Configuration Management Engineer

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary GKN Aerospace is seeking a Configuration Management Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer) to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Papendrecht, Netherlands. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring product configuration integrity throughout the entire product lifecycle within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. You will manage manufacturing data, product documentation, configuration control, and engineering change processes while supporting engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams. A key focus of the role will be driving data governance and systems integration across our digital landscape, including Windchill PLM, Infor LN ERP, and Opcenter MES, ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and alignment between engineering and manufacturing. You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) through configuration and change management procedures, work instructions, and process improvements. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence how product data, compliance, and change management are managed across one of the world's leading aerospace manufacturing organizations. Fokker Landing Gear Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Aerospace, is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We focus on the design and development, production and assembly of complete landing gears, as well as the repair and reassembly of systems already in use. We contribute to leading aerospace programs such as the Apache combat helicopter, F-35 Lightning II (JSF), Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, and the NH90 maritime combat helicopter. Job Responsibilities • Lead and support configuration control and engineering change management activities. • Drive the implementation and optimization of Windchill PLM, ensuring alignment between engineering and manufacturing processes. • Support integration between PLM (Windchill), ERP (Infor LN), and MES (Opcenter) to maintain accurate and reliable product data. • Manage product structures, documentation, baselines, traceability, and change records throughout the product lifecycle. • Develop and maintain configuration management procedures, work instructions, and templates within the Quality Management System (QMS). • Participate in configuration audits and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance, efficiency, and data integrity. • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program teams. What you'll bring • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field. • 3+ years of experience in Configuration Management, preferably within aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment. • Strong understanding of configuration control, engineering change management, product lifecycle management (PLM), and document management processes. • Experience with PLM/PDM systems, ideally Windchill, and familiarity with engineering data, traceability, and configuration audits. • CM2 certification, project management experience, and exposure to low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments is strongly preferred. • Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100) and configuration governance throughout the product lifecycle. • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams. • Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You are a proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys driving configuration integrity, data quality, and change management in a complex aerospace environment. What we'll offer A challenging position in an innovative and international environment with a rich history in aircraft manufacturing. Our organization breathes passion for engineering and all our teams are justifiably proud of what they develop and build. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will receive a fantastic range of benefits, including: • A competitive compensation package, with salary determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. • 40 paid holidays for full-time employment. • Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme and travel allowance. • A working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers. • Every opportunity to build on your career and personal development. Extra Info You can apply by clicking on the 'apply' button and attaching your CV. Due to privacy requlations we do not accept direct applications via e-mail. Part of the selection procedure is carrying out the necessary checks and screenings in order to meet the requirements set by GKN Fokker's customers, partners and suppliers within the program. The checks and screenings will be assessed on the basis of frameworks set by our Export Compliance & Security department. Every employee within GKN Fokker must ultimately be authorized to give substance to his or her position. Assessment of checks and screenings can lead to the fact that no content can be given to the position and therefore no employment or deployment can follow. The onboarding usually takes 3 weeks. We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​ ​