Engineering Manager – Product Configuration

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Product Configuration

Location: Glasgow. Hybrid 2 days/week on site. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £64,500 (DOE)

Who we are: 

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

The Product Configuration Manager will create and implement programme Product Configuration processes which tailor functional driven guidance, including requirements definition for the Information Management Technology solutions & training that ensure the overall configuration of product information is maintained. This includes involvement in Planning & Management, Identification & Breakdown, Change Control, Status Accounting, Verification & Audit and preparation of Engineering Baselines.

Core duties:

• Responsible for the effective implementation of Configuration Management plans and processes
• Responsible for ensuring effective use of programme configuration tools
• Responsible for striking programme baselines and configuration audits in alignment with the design review strategy, ensuring effective change control
• Lead the configuration team through business change with clarity, encouraging continuous improvement. You will act as a change agent, helping the team adapt to new processes or tools

Essential Skills:

• Degree qualified, a Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)
• Expert in Configuration Management (CM) standards, CM best practice and appropriate and effective applications for complex engineering programmes.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the configuration toolsets, preference for experience with PTC’s Windchill, SENER’s FORAN and AVEVA ERM
• Previous experience leading or coaching a team, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at various levels

The Product Configuration Management Team:

The Product Configuration Management team oversee implementation of effective Product Configuration Management (CM) practices and processes as well as providing configuration knowledge and experience within a complex engineering programme.

This managerial position is pivotal to the success of the RCD programme. Success in the role requires excellent organisational acumen, an ability to problem solve and effectively lead a team.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 11th May 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 18th May.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

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