Configuration / Change Manager

Eastern Shipbuilding; Panama City, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding seeks a Configuration and Change Management lead to oversee engineering design configuration, change control, and data integrity across shipbuilding programs. You will ensure MEL and CPC accuracy, coordinate MTOs, and manage VFI/OFI workflows with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires coordinating with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Production to maintain baselines and implement approved changes throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‑level engineering or related degree required.
• Experience in shipbuilding or marine industry preferred.
• Experience coordinating across Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Planning, Production, vendors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage Engineering Design Configuration and Configuration Control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead Engineering Change Requests from initiation through closure with stakeholders.
• Maintain MEL and CPC, coordinate MTOs and Material Requisitions.
• Oversee VFI/OFI tracking, revisions, and incorporation into design.

Skills

Configuration management

Data analytics

Model-based data handling

Project coordination

Technical communication

Attention to detail

MS Excel/PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering/Construction Management/related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PDM/Document control systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

**POSITION SUMMARY*** Responsible for managing Engineering Design Configuration, Configuration Control, and Engineering Change Management across shipbuilding projects to ensure engineering design information, parts, equipment, materials, Vendor Furnished Information (VFI), Owner Furnished Information (OFI), and associated technical data are properly identified, controlled, maintained, and communicated throughout the project lifecycle.* Responsible for establishing and maintaining the engineering configuration baseline and managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) released by Engineering. The position coordinates engineering changes with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, the Client, and other affected stakeholders to ensure that changes are properly evaluated, approved, implemented, tracked, and incorporated into the project configuration in accordance with existing processes.* The position is also responsible for Parts and Equipment Identification, maintenance and control of the Main Equipment List (MEL) and Common Parts Catalog (CPC), coordination of model-generated Material Take Offs (MTOs) and Material Requisitions, and management and coordination of VFI and OFI required to support engineering design and configuration control.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.* Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays* Comply with company, Federal, State, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations and policies while performing duties* Manage Engineering Design Configuration and Configuration Control, maintaining the approved engineering baseline throughout the shipbuilding project lifecycle.* Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) from initiation and evaluation through approval, implementation, verification, and closure.* Coordinate engineering changes with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Production, the Client/Owner, vendors, and other stakeholders.* Manage Parts and Equipment identification and configuration, ensuring traceability and consistency across engineering models, drawings, and technical documentation.* Manage and maintain the Main Equipment List (MEL) and Common Parts Catalog (CPC), ensuring information remains accurate and aligned with the approved design.* Manage Material Take Offs (MTOs) from engineering models and coordinate Material Requisitions with Project Management and Procurement.* Manage Vendor Furnished Information (VFI) and Owner Furnished Information (OFI), including requirements, tracking, engineering review, revisions, and incorporation into the design.* Apply automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and data analytics to improve engineering configuration and change-management activities, including data extraction, classification, comparison, discrepancy identification, document and drawing analysis, parts matching, workflow automation, and management reporting.* Manage integrated data dashboards, reporting tools, and data sources for Configuration and Change Management, MEL, CPC, MTOs, Material Requisitions, VFI, OFI, and other managed engineering information to provide accurate and timely project status and visibility.* Maintain configuration traceability and support the involved areas to evaluate and resolve the impact of changes and discrepancies across engineering models, drawings, equipment, materials, procurement information, production, and other affected deliverables.* Develop and maintain Configuration and Change Management processes, workflows, status reporting, reviews, and audits to ensure engineering information remains controlled and consistent with the approved ship configuration.* Perform other duties as instructed**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**Directly and/or indirectly supervise employees assigned to the Engineering Dept. Travel is primarily local, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.**REQUIREMENTS****Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Sponsorship is not available****Education/Experience**:* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related technical or management field required.* Shipbuilding or marine industry experience required, with experience supporting engineering, design, construction, configuration management, change management, material management, or related shipyard activities.* Experience coordinating across Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Planning, Production, vendors, and clients in a shipbuilding project environment.* Experience managing engineering data, configuration/change information, integrated data systems, dashboards, or Product Data Management (PDM) environments preferred.* Experience developing and implementing processes, workflows, reporting tools, and data controls in support of engineering and shipbuilding project execution preferred.**Skills:**Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, employees, government officials, and the public. Ability to carry out and understand assignments, and/or convey or exchange routine information. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, general business periodicals, technical procedures, company policies/procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to rapidly obtain, sort, filter, and analyze large volumes of data for distillation into high-level reports. Ability to work in a highly technical and fast paced detailed design and construction program environment. Ability to multi-task and work multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Advanced level Microsoft Suite experience required including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Requires excellent written, oral, and presentation/communication skills. Experience managing and maintaining a database. Knowledge of AutoCAD.**Behavioral Attributes**: Integrity, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group. The ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance is preferred but not required.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and smartphones. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate, such as in an office environment.