Principal Purpose of the Position:
A Leading Defence and Space Client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Document Controller. The Document Controller will assist in managing the configuration and the associated data for our client in the UK projects and products.
The role will also involve a development plan towards managing the configuration of the projects and products.
Principal Relationships:
Internal Relationships
• Reporting to the Head of Products Configuration Managers Department and to the TAS in the UK Configuration and Data Manager
• Working closely with the Project Managers, Engineers and Product Assurance Managers, Procurement and Supplier Operations
• Supporting the Manufacturing activities and AIT teams
• Internal Auditors
• Interfacing with TAS in the UK Management and TAS JV employees
External Relationships
Liaising with:
• Commercial and Institutional Customer Project Teams and CaDM
• Suppliers Project Teams and CaDM
• Third party auditors.
Key Responsibilities and tasks
Management of Data
• Responsible for the registration and release of configuration information
• Responsible for the integrity, validity and maintenance of configuration records, history and traceability across the lifecycle
• Responsible for the verification of internal and external technical data
• Ensures the availability of up-to-date recorded technical data
• Records configuration baselines
• Supports related teams in terms of PLM tools
• Participates in Lead the CCB preparation and follow-up
• Contributes to process and tools improvement, coaching of peers and new tool end-users.
• Preparation of Review Data Packages and End Item Data Pack (EIDP)
Quality Management System
• Contribute to Business Improvement Plans and Actions, in particular the ones related to Customer’s satisfaction improvement
• Quality Management System implementation
• Company Quality dashboard
• Support Company Certifications
• Contribute to lesson learnt capturing and implementation.
The job holder will be required to perform ad-hoc additional duties that will arise from time to time that are consistent with the nature of this position.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
The candidate has ideally more than 3 years of experience and a demonstrable positive performance record in Data Configuration Management in a complex organisation.
Experience in any of the areas on follows is desirable:
• Configuration and Data Management
• Space Engineering Firms
• Use of PLM tools
Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent, with an appreciation for collaborative work and an enjoyment of stimulating exchanges, outstanding problem-solving skills and a passion to solve difficult issues.
While specific knowledge of the French or Italian Language is not a pre-requisite for this position it would be advantageous to facilitate activities across the TAS Joint Venture organisation.
Other Requirements
Normally based in the Harwell office but a certain amount time will be required to work in the Bristol office and will also require UK or International Travel.
A driver’s licence that is valid in the UK is a preferable requirement of this position.
Role has been determined Inside IR35 and the on site working would be required 3 times per week.
Availability to obtain Baseline Security is necessary.
Security Clearance or ability to obtain it would be advantageous.