Configuration Management Engineer

(Papendrecht, NL) GKN Aerospace Posted on Sep 10, 2026

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Job Summary

Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Aerospace, is seeking a Configuration Management Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer) to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Papendrecht, Netherlands. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring product configuration integrity throughout the entire product lifecycle within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. You will manage manufacturing data, product documentation, configuration control, and engineering change processes while supporting engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams.

A key focus of the role will be driving data governance and systems integration across our digital landscape, ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and alignment between engineering and manufacturing. You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS). This position offers a unique opportunity to influence how product data, compliance, and change management are managed across one of the world's leading aerospace manufacturing organizations.

Fokker Landing Gear

Fokker Landing Gear is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related syste...