Configuration Manager

Bright Minds; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Configuration Management Specialist to ensure structured control of engineering documentation and product configurations. This role involves managing configuration control activities, maintaining product baselines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and possess over 7 years of experience in configuration management within aerospace or defense sectors. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in configuration management, engineering documentation control, or product lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with EIA-649 and ASME Y14 standards.
• Experience with engineering change documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration control activities for engineering documentation.
• Coordinate engineering change requests and orders.
• Maintain configuration status records for compliance.

Skills

Configuration management principles

Technical documentation control

Collaboration skills

Experience with PLM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Teamcenter

Windchill

DOORS

Job description

Senior Configuration Management Specialist

Salary $115,000 - $145,000 + Benefits

Bright Minds is hiring for a Senior Configuration Management Specialist to support complex engineering programs. This role is responsible for maintaining structured control of engineering documentation, product configurations, and technical data throughout the development and production lifecycle. The position works closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure design documentation, revisions, and engineering changes are properly tracked and controlled in accordance with industry and defense program standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage configuration control activities related to engineering drawings, technical documentation, and product structures.
• Maintain product baselines and ensure accurate tracking of revisions, components, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate engineering change activity including Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and associated review processes.
• Maintain configuration status records and documentation history to support traceability and compliance.
• Support management of technical data packages, parts lists, and associated engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support consistent documentation and product data practices.
• Work within product lifecycle management (PLM) or engineering data systems to maintain controlled documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred.
• Approximately 7+ years of experience supporting configuration management, engineering documentation control, or product lifecycle management activities within aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with configuration management frameworks and engineering documentation standards, with experience such as:
  • EIA-649 configuration management principles
  • Engineering documentation standards within the ASME Y14 series including areas such as:
    • ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices
    • ASME Y14.35 Drawing Revision and Change Documentation
    • ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
    • ASME Y14.24 Types and Applications of Engineering Drawings
    • ASME Y14.34 Associated Lists and Parts Documentation
    • ASME Y14.41 Digital Product Definition Practices
• Exposure to defense program documentation requirements such as MIL-HDBK-61 or technical data package standards is beneficial.
• Experience with engineering data or PLM platforms such as Teamcenter, Windchill, DOORS, or similar tools is helpful.
• Configuration management certifications such as CMII, CCDM, or similar credentials are considered a plus.

To apply, please submit your resume to: [e-mail]