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
1. Plan, create, revise, and maintain detailed part, assembly, and installation drawings using CAD systems (2D & 3D)
2. Develop and maintain 3D models and associated engineering documentation
3. Complete and refine layout drawings in accordance with standard drafting practices
4. Translate engineering sketches and proposal specifications into compliant design drawings
5. Manage configuration control and support RLPM compliance, milestone tracking, and Gate reviews
6. Coordinate document release and change requests within PDM systems
7. Ensure consistency of technical documents and specifications with overall project objectives
8. Conduct design analysis on components and assemblies to ensure cost efficiency, manufacturability, and reliability
9. Implement and document design changes resulting from tolerance issues, manufacturing constraints, or customer requirements
10. Design new components and improve existing products and processes
11. Utilize data management systems to track assignments and report progress
Primary Responsibilities
12. Plan, create, revise, and maintain detailed part, assembly, and installation drawings using CAD systems (2D & 3D)
13. Develop and maintain 3D models and associated engineering documentation
14. Complete and refine layout drawings in accordance with standard drafting practices
15. Translate engineering sketches and proposal specifications into compliant design drawings
16. Manage configuration control and support RLPM compliance, milestone tracking, and Gate reviews
17. Coordinate document release and change requests within PDM systems
18. Ensure consistency of technical documents and specifications with overall project objectives
19. Conduct design analysis on components and assemblies to ensure cost efficiency, manufacturability, and reliability
20. Implement and document design changes resulting from tolerance issues, manufacturing constraints, or customer requirements
21. Design new components and improve existing products and processes
22. Utilize data management systems to track assignments and report progress
Basic Qualifications
23. Technical degree or comparable qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
24. Professional experience in drafting services, product definition, or engineering documentation
25. Experience with CAD (2D & 3D), CAE and PDM systems
26. Knowledge of configuration control and change management processes
27. Understanding of ISO 9001 and documented information requirements
28. Fluent in German and English
Preferred Qualifications
29. Theoretical to advanced knowledge of mechanical and electrical component specification
30. Experience working within structured product lifecycle management (PLM/RLPM) frameworks
31. Familiarity with aerospace, fire protection systems, or regulated industrial environments
32. Strong attention to detail and structured working approach
33. Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and project teams
What We Offer
34. Pension benefit
35. Special payments
36. Work-life balance
37. Mobile working
38. Flexible working hours
39. 30 days of paid vacation
40. Canteen subsidy
41. Corporate Fitness Membership
42. Measures within the framework of occupational health management
43. Language Courses
44. Global Career Opportunities
45. Internal and external training measures