Configuration Control Specialist 2

Garmin Ltd.; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Miramar, FL is seeking a full-time Configuration Control Specialist 2 to manage and lead tasks to maintain Garmin's system configuration across the product lifecycle.

You will document, track, and control changes to develop gap analyses and align Garmin's quality system with changing business requirements. The role requires strong communication, leadership on process improvements, and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Project lead for small projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Solid understanding of PLM software such as Agile or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of supply chain, manufacturing processes and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage item master and ECO coordination activities.
• Review ECOs at Board step and update BOMs and effective dates in Garmin ERP.
• Identify and implement system and process improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and publish quality system procedures.
• Conduct system/process audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of product and process specifications.

Skills

Product Lifecycle Management

ERP software

Inventory planning

Engineering Change Orders

Bill of Materials

Logistics & Distribution

Excel

Qlik

Leadership

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Agile

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Configuration Control Specialist 2 at our office in Miramar, FL. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and/or leading tasks to maintain the configuration of Garmin's systems and products by documenting, tracking and controlling changes throughout the product life cycle to develop gap analysis, identify process improvements, and align Garmin's quality system to the constant changing business requirements.

Essential Functions

• Working knowledge of the following:
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • ERP software
  • Inventory and Forecast Planning
  • Engineering Change Orders
  • Bill of Materials structures
  • Logistics and Distribution
• Ability to use and apply departmental tools in programs such as Excel and Qlik
• Demonstrates leadership in process improvements and brings new ideas for consideration
• Builds relationships with internal customers and partners with team members on complex tasks
• Demonstrates ability to communicate at a high level with teams across varied disciplines
• Uses analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes
• Applies an understanding of operations, production and inventory process definitions to daily activities
• Provides guidance to other departments regarding standard practices and expectations
• Able to work with others toward a common goal and encourage a positive atmosphere
• Demonstrates good judgment in prioritizing tasks, setting schedules and risk taking
• Manages and performs item master and ECO (Engineering Change Order) coordination activities
• Reviews ECOs at Board step for implementation actions including updating BOMs and effective dates in Garmin ERP system
• Cooperates with various functions to identify and implement system and process improvement opportunities to enhance organizational effectiveness
• Prepares and publishes quality system procedures
• Prepares and performs system/process audits utilizing established procedures and policies both individually and in cooperation with other audit team members
• Maintains confidentiality of product and process specifications, performance analysis, and operational conditions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Project lead for small projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills
• Solid understanding of parts drawings and implementing changes within a quality system by using Product Lifecycle Management Software such as Agile or similar tools.
• Solid 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