Configuration & Documentation Control Engineer

Job Description

The Configuration & Governance Engineer provides the execution-level
governance, configuration control and documentation management required to
support QTI’s Training Governance Model, TSMS and Training Cell. The role
ensures all courseware, technical documentation, training packages and safety
artefacts are:

• Configuration-controlled
  and traceable
• Aligned
  with engineering changes and safety controls
• Structured
  for audit readiness (BAE Systems, TSMS, ISO, QAF EOMS)
• Compliant
  with TEMP, PROQ28102, SP21 and TEPIDFOIL principles.
• Prepared
  for migration to a dedicated Training Management System (TMS) in 2025/26

This role is critical to BAE Systems’ responsibilities as Design
Authority for QTI training outputs.

Key Responsibilities: Configuration Management & Courseware Governance:

• Maintain
  controlled baselines for all lesson plans, assessments, courseware,
  Training Cell packages and supporting materials.
• Administer
  courseware change control processes, including impact assessments,
  approvals, release notes and configuration status accounting.
• Ensure
  version control and document numbering align with TEMP, PROQ28102 and
  SP21.
• Maintain
  the single source of truth for training documentation on SharePoint.

TSMS, SHE & Product Safety Integration:

• Link
  hazard logs (HL-001 SHE, HL-002 Product Safety, HL-003 PSec) with training
  materials, operator/maintainer packages and procedures.
• Ensure
  hazard mitigations, emergency arrangements and SHE controls are reflected
  in courseware.
• Support
  TSMS evidence generation and audit readiness.
• Ensure
  training artefacts support safety arguments for devices, workshops and
  facilities.

Training Cell Standardisation & Competence Documentation:

• Develop
  and maintain standardised Training Cell operator and maintainer packages
  (courseware, manuals, logbooks, task sheets and assessments).
• Maintain
  controlled competency/training documentation for maintainers, operators
  and instructors.
• Ensure
  training materials align with engineering configuration and TSMS controls.

Engineering & Technical Documentation Control:

• Maintain
  configuration control of manuals, SSOWs, procedures and
  engineering-related training documentation.
• Track
  engineering changes, deviations and device modifications to ensure
  training content accuracy.
• Work
  with the Engineering Lead and SMEs to align technical and training
  documentation.

Digital Transformation & TMS Preparation:

• Develop
  structured SharePoint libraries and metadata standards to support TMS
  migration.
• Prepare
  configuration baselines and training artefacts for transition to the
  dedicated TMS.
• Ensure
  documentation governance supports long-term digital training delivery.

Audit, Compliance & Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain
  documentation and evidence for ISO, QAF EOMS, TSMS and BAE internal
  audits.
• Support
  TRRs by preparing configuration and TEPIDFOIL evidence packs.
• Identify
  and implement process improvements in governance, documentation and
  configuration control.

Key Interfaces:

• Tech
  Ops Manager
• Training
  Governance Lead
• Engineering
  Lead & Device SMEs
• SHE,
  Product Safety & Product Security staff
• Training
  Cell instructors and maintainers
• Procurement
  (as a downstream function, not a parent function)
• BAE UK governance and quality functions
• QAF
  (where appropriate)

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience
  in configuration management, document control, engineering governance or
  quality assurance.
• Strong
  understanding of configuration and documentation control in a technical or
  safety-critical environment (defence/aerospace preferred).
• High
  competence in SharePoint and structured document libraries.
• Experience
  supporting ISO 9001, QMS or similar quality/safety frameworks.
• Excellent
  organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Familiarity
  with BAE Systems governance.
• Experience
  in technical training environments.
• Experience supporting or implementing a Training
  Management System.