Configuration and Documentation Specialist (IRIS2)

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Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Configuration and Documentation Specialist to join our team and play a critical role in defining and deploying configuration and documentation management processes across the LEO and GEO programs. In this position, you’ll work closely with the Program Manager, the Systems Engineering team, the Space and Ground Segments engineering teams, contributing directly to our ongoing projects and initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within an organization that values growth, teamwork, and professional development.

Who You Are:

Bachelor's or master’s degree, Industrial Management, Quality Management, Information Systems, or a related technical field

Initial hands-on experience in configuration management, document control, or technical data administration.

Experience in an industrial, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or technology environment is preferred with a solid working knowledge of technical English.

Experience with a PLM solution is considered a significant advantage.

What You’ll Do:

The role is organized around two main phases:

• Contributing to the evaluation and selection of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution.
• Implementing and operating configuration management and document control processes within the selected PLM environment.

Phase 1: Contribution to the PLM Selection Project

• Participate in the definition and formalization of projects requirements related to document management and configuration management.
• Contribute to the analysis of current processes and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Participate in the evaluation of PLM solutions available on the market.
• Contribute to the development of functional requirements and use cases.
• Participate in vendor demonstrations and solution assessments.
• Support teams in preparing and executing testing and validation activities.
• Contribute to the definition of future document control and configuration management processes.

Phase 2: Execution of the Configuration Management Process

• Administer and maintain configuration data within the PLM system.
• Ensure compliance with configuration management rules throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and other change management activities.
• Organize, coordinate, and monitor configuration reviews.
• Ensure the quality, integrity, and traceability of technical data.
• Generate activity-related metrics, KPIs, and reports.
• Support PLM users.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of processes and tools.

What You’ll Need:

A strong knowledge of configuration and documentation management principles and governance. Knowledge of ISO 9001, or equivalent standards. Hands-on experience with configuration and documentation tools (PLM, Git-based workflows, Jama, Jira, etc.). Solid understanding of end-to-end system architectures and interfaces.

Where You’ll Work:

The main office is in Issy-les-Moulineaux, or Toulouse, or Turin, Italy. Travel to contractors and their suppliers or agencies could be required. Employees may generally work remotely up to two days per week, in line with HR policies. Flexibility may be required depending on project needs, particularly when in-person meetings and collaboration are considered beneficial to project success

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