Configuration Analyst III

Jobtailor; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior Configuration Management professional to oversee PLM-driven product data, BoMs, and change management across aerospace/defense programs. You will audit configurations, maintain records, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards.

You will collaborate with engineering and project management to implement process improvements and ensure timely documentation. A strong background in PLM and multi-disciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in configuration management in aerospace/defense industry.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert proficiency with PLM systems and configuration management principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage configuration of complex engineering and manufacturing products via PLM system.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of product data including BoMs.
• Audit and verify product configurations to meet customer requirements and standards.
• Lead documentation for product structure and configuration management.
• Direct configuration change management process and track complex changes.
• Collaborate with executives, engineers, PMs, and stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

PLM systems

Configuration Management

Documentation

BoMs

Cross-functional leadership

Audit & verification

Change management

Engineering collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

Documentation Control Database Systems

Job description

Overview

• Oversee and manage the configuration of highly complex engineering and manufacturing products through a PLM system
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of Product Data, including Parts and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
• Perform comprehensive audits and verification of product configurations to ensure compliance with the highest customer requirements, company and industry standards
• Lead the preparation and documentation required for product structure and configuration management
• Direct the configuration change management process, including evaluating, implementing, and tracking complex changes
• Collaborate with executive management, engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives and resolve critical configuration issues
• Maintain and manage comprehensive records and documentation related to configuration management activities
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance configuration management practices

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in configuration management or a related field within the aerospace and defense industry
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience
• Expert proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and configuration management principles
• Strong attention to detail and superior documentation skills
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Understanding of Documentation Control Database systems

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and configuration management principles, ensuring accuracy and compliance in product data and documentation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement process improvements in the aerospace and defense industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems
• Configuration Management Principles
• Documentation Control Database Systems
• Aerospace and Defense Industry Experience
• Process Improvement Implementation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Configuration Management
• Product Data Accuracy
• Parts and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
• Comprehensive Audits
• Change Management Process
• Documentation Skills
• Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaboration
• Engineering Principles
• Data Verification
• Compliance Standards

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace
• Defense
• Configuration Change Management
• Product Structure Management
• Engineering Management