Configuration Management Change Specialist

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Employment Type: Contract | Hours: 9/80 Work Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)

Compensation: Up to 115K -Based on experience

Perks & Benefits: Flexible 9/80 work schedule, ongoing learning and career development opportunities, modern office facilities, onsite cafeteria with Starbucks Café, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track.

About the Role

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is seeking an experienced Configuration Management Change Specialist to support our client in Sterling Heights, MI. In this role, you will manage engineering change control processes, maintain accurate configuration records, and collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams. Your expertise will help ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting efficient procurement and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the change control process for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Variances (RFVs), Problem Reports (PRs), Change Requests (CRs), and Change Orders (COs).
• Review and process problem reports, ensuring accurate documentation and change request preparation.
• Prepare Engineering Change Order (ECO) packages and Engineering Release Record (ERR) deliveries for customers.
• Create and process Change Requests and Change Orders, ensuring accurate data entry and documentation.
• Review configuration data for compliance with workflow requirements and release standards.
• Track Change Orders through approval and completion to minimize errors and delays.
• Maintain accurate Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) records and as-designed product information.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement configuration management processes in accordance with EIA-649 standards.
• Support configuration management activities, update training materials, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote configuration management best practices and educate teams on compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in change management or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Strong understanding of Engineering Bills of Materials (EBOM) and Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM), including structure and effectivity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, learn new processes, and take initiative.
• Experience applying continuous improvement processes and methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or similar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Familiarity with configuration management standards, including EIA-649.
• Experience supporting engineering change control in manufacturing or technical environments.

Additional Details

• 9/80 Work Schedule: Work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
• Modern office environment with an onsite cafeteria featuring Starbucks Café.
• Access to a remodeled fitness center and outdoor fitness track.
• Collaborative work environment supporting engineering, logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing operations.

• Why Join CPI?

• Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.
• Competitive perks and incentives tailored to each contract position.

About Us

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning talent solutions company connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries.

https://www.cpijobs.com/