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Principal Configuration Engineer

Belfast, Northern Ireland Job ID 2026-16756 Category Engineering Role Type Onsite Post Date May 18, 2026
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VACANCY:
Principal Configuration Engineer

SALARY:
£44839

LOCATION:
Doagh Road

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Head of Configuration Management

At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters — and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do.

People are respected, ideas are listened to, and good work is recognised.

We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our world leading global aerospace manufacturing organisation in Belfast as a Principal Configuration Engineer.

As well as a competitive salary and a half day on Fridays our Benefits package also includes:

  • 36 hour working week (half day Friday)
  • Generous holidays
  • Range of flexible schedules
  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Generous life cover
  • Company occupational sick scheme
  • On site Occupational Health Department
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development and growth
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Enhanced maternity pay

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Principal Configuration Engineer is responsible for establishing, maintaining and reporting the product’s configuration throughout its lifecycle, supporting the conformity and certification processes.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Generate product definition by interpreting engineering documentation and associated change authorities into a format used to drive the extended enterprise / Supply Chain.
  • Standardise engineering data to ensure that it complies with engineering standards documentation.
  • Release Engineering Datasets in various PDM systems
  • Produce Engineering Bills of Material and ensure the product’s configuration information is maintained in accordance with Configuration Management rules, throughout its lifecycle.
  • Working with customers and internal functions to provide documented data management solutions for both design & build and build to print programmes.
  • Provide guidance to IPDT functions on advance material ordering.
  • Support the reconciliation process by liaising with Design, Methods, Quality and the customer to resolve and report disconnects between the Engineering Bill of Material for each component deliverable and the Quality As Built Conformity List.
  • Represent the department at meetings and presentations to provide technical leadership and expert advice on Configuration issues, to both internal and external suppliers and customers.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to staff members within Configuration Management.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

  • Possess a minimum of a Degree in an engineering related subject together with a minimum of 4 years’ relevant configuration engineering experience OR a HNC in an engineering related subject, and a minimum of 7 years’ relevant configuration engineering experience.
  • Possess a clear and fluent understanding of Configuration Management rules and associated CM business processes.
  • Have a working knowledge of the company and customer systems associated with product configuration.
  • Be articulate and able to communicate information clearly and concisely.
  • Be able to work as part of a team both at Site and Group level.
  • Sound IT systems experience.

If you have any queries or require further information regarding this position, please contact the Recruitment Team.

There are guides available to assist you with your online application and can be downloaded from here clicking on the relevant link Laptop / PC or Smartphone.

Completed applications must be submitted by4pm on Monday 1st June 2026 

Please Note:

  • To ensure readiness for interview, applicants should start preparing once their application is submitted.
  • Application Forms must be completed and submitted by the deadline.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

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Export Control Requirements:

This is a Non-United States Position


Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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