Configuration Control Specialist 2

Garmin; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Configuration Control Specialist 2 for our Miramar, FL office. You will manage and lead tasks to maintain configuration across Garmin systems and products, documenting, tracking, and controlling changes throughout the product life cycle to drive gap analysis and process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to lead small projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Project lead for small projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills
• Solid understanding of PLM software and implementing changes within a quality system
• Solid understanding of supply chain, manufacturing processes and ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead tasks to maintain configuration of Garmin systems and products
• Coordinate ECOs and update BOMs and effective dates in Garmin ERP system
• Prepare and publish quality system procedures
• Conduct system/process audits and ensure compliance with policies
• Provide guidance to other departments on standard practices and expectations
• Collaborate across teams to identify and implement process improvements

Skills

ERP systems

ECOs

BOM management

PLM

Excel

Qlik

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Agile

Microsoft Office

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