Configuration Control Specialist 1

Garmin; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Configuration Control Specialist 1 in the Miramar, Florida area. You will manage configuration control tasks, maintain accurate product data, and coordinate engineering changes from approval through implementation.

You will update BOMs and item master records, work with cross-functional teams, and identify process improvements to increase efficiency. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, with strong Excel/Qlik skills and familiarity with PLM

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 Lifecycle 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of parts drawings and implementing changes within a quality system by using Product Lifecycle Management software such as Agile or similar tools.

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 (BOMs) 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 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.

Skills

Engineering Change Orders

BOM structures

Product Lifecycle Transitions

Excel

Qlik

Microsoft Office

PLM software (Agile)

Cross-functional communication

Ownership and accountability

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Qlik

Agile PLM

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Configuration Control Specialist 1 at Garmin's Florida Location in the Miramar area. In this role, you will be responsible for managing 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 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 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 Lifecycle 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
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office skills
• Demonstrated understanding of parts drawings and implementing changes within a quality system by using Product Lifecycle Management software such as Agile or similar tools

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Engineering Change Orders, Bills of Material structures (BOM) and product lifecycle transitions.
• 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