Job Description

Vacancy
Title: Product Configuration
Engineer
Vacancy
Location: Dunmurry
Engagement
Type: Fixed Term (18 months)

The Role:

Here at Survitec, we are currently recruiting for a Product
Configuration Engineer to join our Engineering team to support the
successful implementation of Project Keystone.
The role will provide dedicated expertise in product configuration, Bills of
Material (BOMs), engineering master data, and configuration management to
ensure the accuracy and integrity of product structures within the new ERP
environment.
Working closely with Technical Engineers, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and the
Keystone project team, the successful candidate will play a critical role in
supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), resolving product structure issues,
improving BOM quality, and establishing robust data governance processes.

Key
responsibilities for the Product Configuration Engineer role
include:

ERP & Project Keystone Support
Support the deployment of Project Keystone across Kernel 1 and Kernel 2.
Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
Verify and validate product configurations within the ERP system.
Review and validate Bills of Material and product structures.
Assess and improve item master data accuracy.
Investigate and resolve configuration-related defects identified during testing.
Support data migration, validation, and system readiness activities.

Product Configuration & BOM Management
-
Create, maintain, and optimise Bills of Material across multiple product
families.
- Develop and maintain accurate product structures and configuration
models.
- Ensure product data integrity and consistency across systems.
- Implement and maintain configuration management best practices.
- Support engineering change control processes and governance.

BOM Improvement Programme
Reactive BOM Improvement
- Investigate BOM queries arising from day-to-day operations.
- Identify and correct BOM inaccuracies.
- Work collaboratively with Technical Engineers to validate
product-specific requirements.
- Strengthen BOM governance and accuracy controls.

Proactive BOM Review
-Conduct structured reviews of existing product structures.
-Perform cost roll-up analysis across product families.
-Investigate cost anomalies and outliers that may indicate BOM errors.
-Execute detailed BOM deep-dive investigations.
-Drive continuous improvement in BOM quality, standardisation, and data
accuracy.

Data Governance
& Continuous Improvement
-Establish and promote robust product data governance practices.
-Develop processes and controls to improve master data quality.
-Support standardisation initiatives across engineering and manufacturing
functions.
-Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and
configuration management processes.

About You:

Essential Criteria:
Degree or
HNC/HND in Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Design, Industrial Engineering,
or a related discipline.
Alternatively, significant relevant industry experience in product
configuration and ERP data management.
Proven
experience in a Product Configuration, Configuration Control, Product Data
Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar role.
Understanding of Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and product structures.
Experience with ERP systems and engineering master data management.
Knowledge of configuration management principles and engineering change control
processes.
Experience conducting BOM validation and data cleansing activities.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to work across multiple product families and functional teams.
Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable
Criteria:
Professional
certification in Configuration Management, Engineering Change Management, or
Data Governance.
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement qualifications.
Experience
supporting ERP implementation programmes.
Knowledge of Infor LN, CloudSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
ERP platforms.
Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Understanding of manufacturing costing and cost roll-up analysis.
Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment such as marine,
aerospace, defence, or life-saving equipment.

Why
You Should Work for Us
33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements
Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance
Training & Professional Development
Employee Assistance Programme
Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

Who are
Survitec and what do we do?
Survitec are
the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have
been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design,
manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.
Today, we are a
global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries
partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk
and help keep you safe.
That's why the
world's leading maritime; defence & government, energy and aerospace
organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the
Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

How to Apply
To Apply,
please click the Apply button and submit your application via our website.

Please note, we
do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs
from recruitment agencies.
Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global
workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an
inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who
they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers
we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right
thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience
with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are
happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your
skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable
adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.