Configuration Analyst

Acro Service Corp; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro Service Corp in Minnesota is seeking a Configuration Management specialist to support the design, development, and production of complex systems for U.S. government customers.

You will ensure CM processes align with the program Configuration Management Plan and customer requirements and coordinate engineering documentation, drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications. Responsibilities include processing and controlling changes to CAD models, engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Configuration Management or a related discipline.
• Hands-on CM support for changes, documentation, and product data.
• Experience with configuration changes and related CM activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs Configuration Management activities supporting design, development, and production for U.S. government customers.
• Coordinates engineering documentation, drawings, production specifications, schedules, contract modifications, and technical data packages.
• Processes and controls changes to CAD models, engineering drawings, software, part data, and BOMs within enterprise PDM systems.
• Maintains CM logs, drawing assignments, variance tracking, configuration status accounting, production baselines, and CM metrics.
• Facilitates Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and maintains meeting records and configuration documentation.
• Supports ISO, CMMI, DCMA, quality, and corporate audits with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Configuration Management processes

Attention to detail

Change impact analysis

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

CM activities management

EIA-649 CM standards

GEIA-859 Data Management

Windchill or PLM tools

CAD models/engineering drawings/BOMs

Education

Associate's degree in CM or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Windchill

Job description

• Performs Configuration Management (CM) activities supporting the design, development, and production of complex systems and equipment for U.S. government customers.
• Ensures CM processes are implemented according to the program Configuration Management Plan and customer requirements.
• Coordinates engineering documentation, drawings, production specifications, schedules, contract modifications, and technical data packages.
• Processes and controls changes to CAD models, engineering drawings, software, part data, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within enterprise PDM systems.
• Maintains CM logs, drawing assignments, variance tracking, configuration status accounting, production baselines, and CM metrics.
• Facilitates Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and maintains meeting records and configuration documentation.
• Supports ISO, CMMI, DCMA, quality, and corporate audits while working with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams.

Skills Required

• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Configuration Management processes and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet challenging deadlines.
• Ability to analyze engineering/product changes and determine impacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple configuration activities and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills Preferred

• Experience with EIA-649 Configuration Management standards.
• Experience with GEIA-859 Data Management standards.
• Windchill or similar PDM/PLM tools.
• Configuration Management productivity metrics and reporting.
• Experience with CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, software/product data, and technical data packages.
• Configuration Status Accounting (CSA).
• Production baseline establishment and maintenance.
• Strong planning, forecasting, analytical, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to interpret project schedules and milestone requirements.

Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Configuration Management or a relevant discipline.
• Hands-on experience supporting configuration changes, documentation, product data, engineering changes, or related CM activities.

Education Required

• Associate's degree with 4 years of experience in Configuration Management or a relevant discipline.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in Configuration Management or a relevant discipline.