Configuration Controller

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Date: Mar 3, 2026

Location: Bucharest, RO

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

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 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

 

GKN FOKKER ENGINEERING ROMANIA
As GKN’s Engineering Hub, we support the business with all Aerospace Engineeringtasksneeded. We servethe complete Aircraft Design & Development Life Cycle from ProposaltoCertification, from Productionassistance to In-Flight Support.
We are passionate about our work and show our love for Aerospace Engineeringthrougheverything we do!

Job Responsibilities

Manage Configuration Data in GKN-Fokker PLM Solution

    • Register Requests for Change/ Investigation Requests
    • Register Change Requests
    • Register Change Proposals
    • Register Change Notices
    • Support Change Leaders and Change Implementation Leaders with Change administration activities during Change Assessment and Implementation
    • Create/ Manage Breakdown Structures of Configurations for Variants
    • Check Engineering data (Product Structures, etc.) regarding Conf. Management Procedures and Rules
    • Create Implementation Plan for Change Notices
    • Check and Assess Configuration Data, received from third parties (Partner Companies, Suppliers, etc.) for necessary actions
    • Actively contribute to and improve processes and associated PLM functionality by specifying, testing and documenting

Data Exchange with third parties

    • Manage data exchange conform allowed procedures

Manage Configuration Data in Partner PLM Solutions

    • Register Change Objects
    • Create/ Manage Breakdown Structures of Configurations for Variants

Process Variant Configurations in datasheets

    • Focal point for Production regarding effectivity changes

Job Qualifications

  • You completed (higher) vocational or polytechnic education in Mechanical or Aircraft Engineering;
  • Preferably experienced in:
    • Configuration Management
    • International Military Programs
    • PDM/PLM and ERP solutions
  • CM2 (e.g. IpX) modules 1-4 or willing to obtain these as soon as possible;
  • Ability to think in terms of structures and relationships;
  • Strong process skills and an affinity for technology;
  • Affinity for IT in general and proficiency with data processing in Excel in particular;
  • You have excellent communication skills for interacting with various parties (The connecting link between the various disciplines of development and production);
  • You have strong administrative skill;
  • You speak and write fluent English;
  • You are an open personality who works accurately, is customer-focused, and enjoys collaborating with others.
  • Willing to travel on a regular base.

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. ​
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