Configuration Control Specialist

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

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a full-time Configuration Control Specialist at our U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will manage and perform moderately complex configuration control tasks and coordinate item master changes and ECOs.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, understanding of BOMs, and familiarity with quality systems. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with strong MS Office skills and knowledge of Agile or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate with cross functional teams and customers.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of parts drawings and implementing changes within a quality system by using Agile or similar tool.
• Basic understanding of supply chain, manufacturing processes and MRP.

Responsibilities

• Learns and understands department tools.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability in key performance indicators.
• Applies Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and exhibits enthusiasm for Garmin's success.
• Identifies areas of process improvement.
• Develops solutions quickly with a sense of urgency and focus on priorities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Engineering Change Orders, BOM structures, and Product Lifecycle Transitions as appropriate.
• Participates in projects with direction from management and mentors.
• Exhibits excellent communication skills and works well with team members and internal customers.
• Completes well defined tasks and/or projects.
• Offers sound problem solving and root cause analysis to develop corrective actions.
• Prioritizes workload with support and expedites as needed.
• Assembles and analyzes data to identify problems and recommendations supporting multiple segments.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to assist teammates as needed.
• Works under general supervision and follows established procedures.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Agile tool

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Configuration Control Specialistat 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

• Learns and understands department tools
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability in key performance indicators
• Applies Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and exhibits enthusiasm for and a desire to see Garmin succeed
• Identifies areas of process improvement
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, commitment, and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions quickly
• Working knowledge of the following: Engineering Change Orders, Bills of Material structures, and Product Lifecycle Transitions
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and proactively seeks to improve their understanding of Garmin’s processes and procedures
• Participates in projects with direction from management and mentors
• Exhibits excellent communication skills and works well with team members and internal customers
• Demonstrates ability to complete well defined tasks and/or projects
• Able to offer suggestions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
• Able to determine root cause and develop corrective action plans
• Prioritizes workload with some assistance and expedites as neededResponsible for assembling and analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing recommendations which support multiple segments
• Works within the team to perform cross-functional job duties to help teammates when needed
• Works under general supervision
• Follows established procedures

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Ability to communicate with cross functional teams and customers
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office skills
• Demonstrated understanding of parts drawings and implementing changes within a quality system by using Agile or similar tool
• Basic understanding of supply chain, manufacturing processes and Manufacturing Resource Process (MRP)

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