Configuration Management Specialist

Astronics Corporation; Lake Zurich (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stay Healthy – Medical/Dental/Vision

401k & Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification is seeking a detail-oriented Document Control/Engineering Records role in Lake Zurich, IL. You will manage BOMs in ERP, handle ECOs in the PLM system, and support FAA compliance with STC-related data.

The position requires at least a year in document control or related engineering/manufacturing environment and an associate degree in engineering/technical or data management. This is a hybrid role with on-site work two days weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year experience in a Document Control, engineering or manufacturing environment using controlled documents.
• Associates degree in an engineering/technical or data management field.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product bills of material within ERP systems.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and PM departments to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Process new part number requests and prepare ECOs within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Manage ECO creation, routing and release of development program artifacts.
• Control all incoming reference data and ensure revisions are current
• Assist in the maintenance of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) database and Armstrong’s compliance to FAA regulations (14 CFR §21.93, 21.95 and 21.31).
• Transmit data to appropriate persons using customer preferred methods.
• Compile worksheets outlining changes to BOMs in ERP system (per ECO or RMA) and lead the Armstrong Aerospace Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings.
• Organize and maintain the Armstrong Aerospace Library, both physically and digitally.
• Actively participate in the Quality Management System (QMS).

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Ethics

Organizational Skills

Judgment

Professionalism

Quality Assurance

Adaptability

Attendance

Dependability

Innovation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in engineering/technical or data management

Tools

ERP systems

PLM system

Job description

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.

This is a hybrid position requiring two days per week onsite at our Lake Zurich, IL office, with the remaining days worked remotely

Summary

Responsible for processing, releasing, transmitting and maintaining all documentation/data used in the design and development of LRUs and On Aircraft Installation and Certification Packages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties as assigned.

• Create and maintain product bills of material within the ERP systems.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and PM departments to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Process new part number requests and prepare ECOs within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Manage ECO creation, routing and release of development program artifacts.
• Control all incoming reference data and ensure revisions are current
• Assist in the maintenance of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) database and Armstrong’s compliance to FAA regulations (14 CFR §21.93, 21.95 and 21.31).
• Transmit data to appropriate persons using customer preferred methods.
• Compile worksheets outlining changes to BOMs in ERP system (per ECO or RMA) and lead the Armstrong Aerospace Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings.
• Organize and maintain the Armstrong Aerospace Library, both physically and digitally.
• Actively participate in the Quality Management System (QMS).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one year experience working in a Document Control, engineering or manufacturing environment utilizing controlled documents
• Associates degree in an engineering/technical or data management field

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Consistently and continuously identifies ways to validate answers; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Builds knowledge base from research and experience.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Takes responsibility and ownership for mistakes.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly, concisely and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Gains buy-in from others.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works in an ethical manner and with integrity; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Disciplined in thought and action; Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own and others work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Communicates conflicting work/personal needs in a timely manner.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Follows up on assigned tasks; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Participates and facilitates brainstorming activities; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Astronics CSC offers a competitive benefit package which is available to full-time employees. Part-time employees may be eligible on a pro-rated basis for the benefits listed.

• Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
• Save for the Future - 401K, Profit Sharing & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• The Astronics Corporation Profit Sharing/ 401(k) Plan is a "safe harbor" plan. Under the plan, Astronics has committed to contribute 3% of your eligible wages, with the ability to do an annual discretionary adder on top.
• Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully