Configuration Management Data Steward

340 Crane Electronics, Inc.; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Configuration Management Data Steward in Lynnwood, WA. The role focuses on accuracy, consistency, and compliance of master data supporting engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain across PLM, MDM, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities include data governance, cross-system issue resolution, and guidance during system changes, with a strong emphasis on audits and export compliance. This is an on-site position at Crane’s Lynnwood facility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Configuration Management or related exp.
• Expert understanding of Configuration Control principles.
• Strong PLM/MDM administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Define standards for master data quality and governance.
• Serve as SME for MDM and PLM integrations (MDM, PLM, ERP).
• Resolve cross-system data issues and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Export Regulations.

Skills

Configuration Management

Master Data Management

PLM administration

PDM/PLM

MDM

Data governance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle Cloud Product Data Hub

Siemens Teamcenter Unified Architecture

Oracle Agile PLM

Oracle EBS

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Configuration Management Data Steward at our location in Lynnwood, WA . This is an on‑site role.

About Crane

You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronic Sunshine, Wash., facility delivers industry‑leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary

The Configuration Management Data Steward ensures the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of master data supporting aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and supply‑chain operations across integrated PLM, MDM, and ERP systems. This role maintains high data quality, resolves cross‑system discrepancies, and upholds strict data governance standards required for product integrity, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle traceability.

Essential Functions

• Defines standards for master data quality, integration monitoring, and lifecycle governance across different platforms and teams.
• Serves as the organizational SME for Master Data Management (Oracle Cloud Product Data Hub) and all integrations between MDM, PLM systems and Enterprise Business Systems (Oracle EBS)
• Drives resolution of complex or high‑impact integration issues, including cross‑functional root‑cause analysis and systemic corrective actions
• Enforce all aspects of Export Compliance Regulations
• Provides expert guidance during major system changes (upgrades, migrations, new product lines, integration redesign)
• Maintain /update / create Change Management plans, policies, and related SOPs
• Facilitate and deliver recurring training sessions for internal stakeholders on Configuration Management methodology, including hands‑on guidance in PLM tool navigation (Siemens Teamcenter Unified Architecture, Oracle Agile PLM, and Oracle Cloud Product Data Hub).
• Provide clear explanations of data flows and system integrations across PLM, MDM, and ERP environments.
• Manage process and system improvement projects from inception to implementation.
• Mentors CM team members and partners across engineering, supply chain, and IT in MDM best practices
• Act as Change Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) for internal / external customers
• Participate in review / approve cycles through workflow processes for releases and incorporations of business items / objects
• Act as primary resource for both internal and external audits
• Coordinate, manage and oversee Engineering Change processes from inception to completion for multiple Crane Aerospace business solutions
• Create and build Product Data for multiple Crane Aerospace business solutions e.g. Parts, Bills of Materials, Design / Engineering Documents, Software Documents, Project Documents, Quality Documents, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in Configuration Management, or an equivalent combination of Project Management and related experience.
• Knowledge: Demonstrates an expert understanding of Configuration Control principles and strong proficiency in administering PLM with strong knowledge in Master Data Management and Enterprise Business System.
• Skills: Exhibits expert‑level mastery in PDM/PLM and MDM administration, optimization, and influence over system‑level practices; Effectively balances and prioritizes numerous high‑impact assignments in a dynamic and scaling organization; Communicates with exceptional clarity and influence, including executive‑ready documentation, presentations, and cross‑functional guidance; Serves as a strategic problem solver and team leader, shaping CM processes, mentoring others, and driving enterprise‑level collaboration and solutions.
• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred Familiar with relevant Crane Aerospace Products Possesses comprehensive expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, including their structure, operation, and role in governing product data across all phases of the lifecycle Knowledge of Siemen’s TeamCenter, Oracle Enterprise Business Systems and Oracle Cloud Fusion

Top Benefits

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value. In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug‑free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

#LI-JJ1 #CAE Salary Range: $137,400 - 175,800 Annual USD Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.