Aerospace Configuration Manager

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

Life, and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

9/80 work week with every other Friday

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation, a leader in aerospace and defense, seeks a Configuration Management Specialist in New Jersey to maintain integrity of engineering documentation across the product lifecycle. You will manage ECOs, RNs, and revisions, ensuring controlled lifecycle release and audit readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of CM experience, plus strong MS Office/Project/SharePoint skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience in configuration management or related field.
• Experience with product lifecycle management, configuration identification, version control, change control processes, and related tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office; working knowledge of MS Project and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Competency in MS SharePoint or similar collaboration/file management/version control systems.
• US Citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, procedures, and related documentation throughout their lifecycle.
• Coordinate and process ECOs, RN s, and other engineering change documents.
• Review documentation for completeness, formatting, and compliance prior to release.
• Maintain revisions, version history, and release status in DMS/PLM systems.
• Ensure obsolete revisions are archived and clearly identified to prevent unauthorized use.
• Coordinate change approvals with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
• Verify proposed changes have the required approvals before implementation.
• Assist teams in evaluating downstream impact of document and product changes.
• Maintain configuration records supporting traceability, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Support internal and external audits with configuration records and revision history.
• Develop and maintain configuration management procedures and work instructions.
• Generate reports on engineering changes, document status, and configuration activities.
• Suggest process improvements that preserve data integrity while increasing efficiency.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

Adobe Creative Suite

MS SharePoint

Verbal communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IFS ERP

CAD

Job description

Kearfott Corporation, a leader in aerospace and defense, seeks a Configuration Management Specialist in New Jersey to maintain integrity of engineering documentation across the product lifecycle. You will manage ECOs, RNs, and revisions, ensuring controlled lifecycle release and audit readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of CM experience, plus strong MS Office/Project/SharePoint skills.