Configuration Controller - Product Configuration and Change
Join BAE Systems Australia as a Configuration Controller to work on the Hunter Class Frigate program. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the Product Configuration Management & Change Management team, assisting in the coordination and implementation of the HCF Configuration Management through life Configuration and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, policies, and supporting toolset.
About the Opportunity
The Configuration Controller will be responsible for acting as the interface with the HCF customer to agree on the configuration management requirements for the Materiel Data Exchange of HCF data to their Configuration Management Toolset. Other key responsibilities include leading on developing the Configuration Baseline Data requirements, providing product Configuration Management in Australia, and representing the Product Configuration Manager UK at all meetings where configuration management representation is required.
- Act as the interface with the HCF customer to agree on the configuration management requirements for the Materiel Data Exchange of HCF data to their Configuration Management Toolset
- Lead on developing the Configuration Baseline Data requirements and develop the processes for delivery, including changes to the HCF Configuration Management Toolset
- Provide product Configuration Management in Australia and represent the Product Configuration Manager UK at all meetings where configuration management representation is required
- Initiate and support the configuration management Requirements for Functional and Physical Configuration Audits
- Assist in the development of configuration management processes and resources and provide ad hoc support to engineering, support problem resolution and data quality issues
About You
- Engineering degree or relevant technical diploma or certificate desirable or trade skill with suitable experience
- Demonstrated CM experience in one or more engineering environments in a CM role, or engineering / technical role involving significant CM involvement
- Significant experience in the use of recognized CM tools and associated databases
- Experience or potential to manage a CM related technical team, including interfacing with engineering / technical personnel (e.g., IT staff)
- Well-developed literacy in computer usage including highly developed skills in standard office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) and relevant expertise in use of large computer systems and databases
- Skills in people management, problem-solving, and conflict management are desirable
We believe in hiring for potential, and we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
BAE Systems Australia is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognized as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and have been awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification.
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, and applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
BAE Systems Australia is an Equal Prospect Employer, and we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
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📌 Configuration Controller - Product Configuration and Change
🏢 BAE Systems Australia
📍 Australia