Configuration Management Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Strategy

• Develop and implement Configuration Management (CM) plans policies and procedures aligned with business objectives and project requirements.
• Support the creation and continuous improvement of tools and business processes that enable effective configuration management.

Configuration Identification & Control

• Review engineering drawings CAD models specifications bills of materials (BOMs) and other technical documents in conjunction with reviewing contract requirements terms and conditions.
• Accurately input update and manage configuration data within engineering and manufacturing systems.
• Build and validate BOMs for new products and verify BOMs for legacy work.

Configuration Audits & Compliance

• Ensure all configuration data aligns precisely with contract requirements and technical documentation.
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy across the entire product lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in technical documentation.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with lead specialists engineers and other stakeholders to clarify technical requirements.
• Produce clear detailed written plans and overviews of configuration management strategies.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze configuration management metrics and recommend opportunities to improve processes tools and data accuracy.

Marginal Duties

• Specification testing per customer and certification requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the good of the department and company.
• Be actively engaged in the departments 6S program and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Ability to maintain regular punctual and reliable attendance as set by the supervisor according to handbook guidelines consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
• Abide by all safety quality personnel and other policies as applicable.

Work Qualifications:

• Formal education: Bachelors degree in a relevant field
• Experience: 5 years of experience in a highly regulated quality-driven industry (e.g. aerospace medical etc).
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or product lifecycle management (PLM) systems or similar data management tools.
• Familiarity with ISO AS9100 or NADCAP quality systems (preferred).
• Proven ability to work with technical documents such as blueprints schematics CAD models and specifications.
• Certificates and Licenses: None required.

Professional Competencies:

• • Excellent organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
  • Strong technical acumen with the ability to quickly grasp complex technical information.
  • Highly organized and methodical with a passion for precision.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for translating complex technical concepts into clear documentation.
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative cross-functional environment.

Required Experience:

IC