Configuration Control Specialist

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. seeks a Configuration Control Specialist at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will manage configuration control tasks, update BOMs, and coordinate ECOs to ensure accurate product data across departments.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, planning, manufacturing and quality teams, with a focus on timely, accurate implementation of changes. This is a full-time, on-site position based near Garmin's U.S. headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders, BOM structures and product lifecycle transitions.
• Proficiency with Excel and Qlik.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with internal customers.
• Ownership and accountability in KPIs for speed and efficiency in configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate product and part information in Garmin's systems.
• Coordinate engineering design changes from approval through implementation.
• Update and validate Bills of Materials and item master records.
• Ensure manufacturing, procurement, and other departments have the correct product data.
• Investigate configuration issues, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions, product revisions, and end-of-life transitions.
• Identify opportunities to improve configuration control processes and increase efficiency.
• Work with engineers, planners, buyers, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement changes on schedule.

Skills

Configuration control

BOM management

ECO coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Configuration Control Specialist at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and performing moderately complex configuration control tasks and other related item master or ECO (Engineering Change Order) coordination activities.

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate product and part information in Garmin's systems
• Coordinate engineering design changes from approval through implementation
• Update and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and item master record
• Ensure manufacturing, procurement, and other departments have the correct product data
• Investigate configuration issues, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions
• Support new product introductions, product revisions, and end-of-life product transitions
• Identify opportunities to improve configuration control processes and increase efficiency
• Work closely with engineers, planners, buyers, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure changes are implemented accurately and on schedule

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Engineering Change Orders, Bills of Material Structures and Product Lifecyle Transitions
• Ability to use and apply departmental tools in programs such as Excel and Qlik
• Excellent communication skills and works well with team members and internal customers
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability in key performance indicators around speed and efficiency in the configuration management process
• Ability to communicate with cross functional teams and customers
• Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office skills
• Demonstrates understanding of parts drawings and implementing changes within a quality system by using Product Lifecycle Management software such as Agile or similar tools
• Basic understanding of supply chain, manufacturing processes and ERP systems

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits