Configuration Analyst

PDS Tech, Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an on-site Configuration Analyst in Elkton, MD to support configuration management across engineering, manufacturing, and data-control teams. The role focuses on ensuring accuracy of drawings, BOMs, revisions, and records throughout the project lifecycle.

You will coordinate documentation, review contracts, and analyze design changes while following established procedures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to keep programs on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of ERP, PLM, and MES systems supporting configuration management.
• Familiarity with configuration data including part numbers, BOMs, routings, and change-control concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation including drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications.
• Review contracts and project requirements to determine documentation needed through each phase.
• Analyze proposed product-design changes and evaluate their impact on products and systems.
• Coordinate modification records to maintain configuration control.
• Establish change orders and prepare documentation for required change authorization.
• Review and analyze released engineering change data.
• Coordinate engineering changes with engineering, quality, manufacturing, support, and data-control teams.
• Maintain accurate configuration data and documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work with part numbers, BOMs, revisions, routings, and other configuration-controlled data.
• Use ERP, PLM, MES, and standard office tools to track, manage, and report configuration information.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, work instructions.
• Follow established procedures while addressing configuration discrepancies.

Skills

ERP basics

PLM familiarity

MES familiarity

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Reading technical docs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP/ERP systems

Teamcenter/PLM

MES systems

Job description

Configuration Analyst – Help Shape the Future of Aerospace

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire a Configuration Analyst for an exciting onsite opportunity in Elkton, Maryland. If you have a sharp eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and an interest in configuration management, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex aerospace programs where precision matters.

Position Details

Job Title: Configuration Analyst
Location: Elkton, MD 21921
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant – 6 Months
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | 9x80 Schedule
Pay Rate: $ 70 to $80 per hour
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Make an Impact

As a Configuration Analyst, you’ll support the Configuration Management organization by helping ensure engineering and manufacturing data remains accurate, controlled, and aligned with customer and program requirements.

You’ll work across engineering, quality, manufacturing, support, and data-control teams to coordinate product changes, documentation, revisions, and configuration records. Your attention to detail will help keep complex aerospace programs moving efficiently and accurately.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, including engineering drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications.

• Review contracts and project requirements to determine the documentation needed throughout each phase of a program.

• Analyze proposed product-design changes and evaluate their potential impact on overall products and systems.

• Coordinate modification records to maintain effective management and configuration control.

• Establish change orders and prepare documentation for required change authorization.

• Review and analyze released engineering change data.

• Coordinate engineering changes with engineering, quality, manufacturing, support, and engineering data-control teams.

• Maintain accurate configuration data and documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

• Work with part numbers, bills of material (BOMs), revisions, routings, and other configuration-controlled data.

• Use ERP, PLM, MES, and standard office tools to track, manage, and report configuration information.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, and related documentation.

• Follow established procedures while identifying and addressing configuration discrepancies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Basic understanding of ERP, PLM, and MES systems and how they support configuration management and manufacturing.

• Familiarity with configuration data, including part numbers, BOMs, routings, and change-control concepts.

• Proficiency with standard office tools such as Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Hands‑on experience with enterprise systems such as SAP or another ERP platform.

• Experience with Teamcenter or another PLM platform.

• Experience with MES or similar manufacturing/shop‑floor systems.

• Exposure to configuration management, product lifecycle management, or manufacturing operations.

• Experience in an aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment.

• Experience working with BOMs, part structures, engineering change notices (ECNs), or engineering change requests (ECRs).

• Basic understanding of configuration management practices, including change control, baselines, and revisions.

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities to contribute to some of the most innovative programs in aviation and aerospace. This position offers the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a highly technical environment where accuracy, collaboration, and accountability make a real difference.

You’ll gain valuable experience supporting sophisticated aerospace operations while expanding your knowledge of configuration management, engineering data, manufacturing processes, and enterprise systems.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $70.00 to $80.00 per hour

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

• medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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