Job Summary:
This role is critical in ensuring the integrity and consistency of products throughout their lifecycle. The successful candidate will lead all Configuration Management (CM) activities, ensuring compliance with business policies, industry standards, and best practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. This role involves developing new or improving existing CM processes and overseeing the maintenance and accuracy of product data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement configuration management plans, policies, and procedures.
- Oversee the configuration control process, including change management, status accounting, and audits.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as SAE EIA-649B, ISO 10007, and AS9100 Rev D.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to maintain product configuration integrity across systems (ERP, PDM, software repositories).
- Manage the Product Data Management (PDM) database, ensuring accurate documentation of product configurations.
- Conduct regular configuration audits and reviews to ensure compliance and identify improvement areas.
- Provide training and guidance on configuration management processes, tools, and standards.
- Lead the resolution of configuration-related issues and discrepancies.
- Prepare and present CM reports to senior management.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Point of Contact (POC) for change processes in engineering and manufacturing.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- 4+ years of configuration management experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, medical, nuclear).
Minimum Competencies:
- Knowledge of configuration management standards such as EIA-649, ISO 10007, or MIL-HDBK-61.
- Proficiency in configuration management tools and software.
- Strong understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and systems engineering principles.
- Experience administering corporate configuration control software.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SolidWorks PDM, including complex workflow implementation and ERP integration.
- CMII certification.
- Experience designing efficient, compliant workflows for aerospace configuration management.
Preferred Competencies:
- Expertise in creating complex product structures for parts, drawings, and assemblies.
- Familiarity with GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5).
- Ability to anticipate potential configuration issues and proactively address them.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment:
- First-shift office role, primarily working at a desk with a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional visits to the manufacturing floor, test facilities, or other company locations may be required.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance:
This position requires compliance with U.S. Export Control regulations. Candidates must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year