Documentation & Configuration Analyst

Unspecified

Documentation and Configuration Analyst

Location:Ratingen, Germany
Kidde Deugra – Fire Protection Systems

At Collins Aerospace, we are advancing aerospace and defense technologies that protect people and platforms around the world. At our Ratingen site, you will contribute to high-performance fire protection systems by ensuring robust product definition, accurate engineering documentation, and effective configuration control across the product lifecycle.

Role Overview

As Documentation and Configuration Analyst, you will be responsible for detailed drawing creation, 3D modeling, and configuration management in support of engineering projects. You will act as a key supporting element between Project Engineering and Component Engineering, ensuring compliance with specifications, requirements and customer commitments.

In this role, you will oversee drawing setup, product definition, and configuration control activities while supporting RLPM compliance, milestone tracking, and Gate reviews. You will also contribute to engineering documentation standardization and continuous improvement initiatives for upcoming programs.

This position is ideal for an established and productive professional contributor with a strong technical background and experience in CAD, CAE, and PDM environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, create, revise, and maintain detailed part, assembly, and installation drawings using CAD systems (2D & 3D)

• Develop and maintain 3D models and associated engineering documentation

• Complete and refine layout drawings in accordance with standard drafting practices

• Translate engineering sketches and proposal specifications into compliant design drawings

• Manage configuration control and support RLPM compliance, milestone tracking, and Gate reviews

• Coordinate document release and change requests within PDM systems

• Ensure consistency of technical documents and specifications with overall project objectives

• Conduct design analysis on components and assemblies to ensure cost efficiency, manufacturability, and reliability

• Implement and document design changes resulting from tolerance issues, manufacturing constraints, or customer requirements

• Design new components and improve existing products and processes

• Utilize data management systems to track assignments and report progress

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, create, revise, and maintain detailed part, assembly, and installation drawings using CAD systems (2D & 3D)

• Develop and maintain 3D models and associated engineering documentation

• Complete and refine layout drawings in accordance with standard drafting practices

• Translate engineering sketches and proposal specifications into compliant design drawings

• Manage configuration control and support RLPM compliance, milestone tracking, and Gate reviews

• Coordinate document release and change requests within PDM systems

• Ensure consistency of technical documents and specifications with overall project objectives

• Conduct design analysis on components and assemblies to ensure cost efficiency, manufacturability, and reliability

• Implement and document design changes resulting from tolerance issues, manufacturing constraints, or customer requirements

• Design new components and improve existing products and processes

• Utilize data management systems to track assignments and report progress

Basic Qualifications

• Technical degree or comparable qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

• Professional experience in drafting services, product definition, or engineering documentation

• Experience with CAD (2D & 3D), CAE and PDM systems

• Knowledge of configuration control and change management processes

• Understanding of ISO 9001 and documented information requirements

• Fluent in German and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Theoretical to advanced knowledge of mechanical and electrical component specification

• Experience working within structured product lifecycle management (PLM/RLPM) frameworks

• Familiarity with aerospace, fire protection systems, or regulated industrial environments

• Strong attention to detail and structured working approach

• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and project teams

What We Offer

• Pension benefit

• Special payments

• Work-life balance

• Mobile working

• Flexible working hours

• 30 days of paid vacation

• Canteen subsidy

• Corporate Fitness Membership

• Measures within the framework of occupational health management

• Language Courses

• Global Career Opportunities

• Internal and external training measures