Configuration Manager 3

aevexaerospace; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AEVEX Aerospace seeks a Configuration Manager 3 to serve as an individual contributor overseeing CM data and product configurations across programs. You will act as a CM SME, administering CM tools, enforcing baselines, and supporting audits and regulatory compliance in defense aerospace environments.

In this role you will lead change management activities, develop metrics, mentor staff, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations to drive

Qualifications

• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and familiarization with PLM best practices
• Good time-management, planning and organization skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and influence cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration management activities across multiple products and programs, ensuring consistency, traceability, and compliance throughout the product lifecycle
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve product baselines, with responsibility for advancing Configuration Management practices to defense, aerospace, and airborne systems standards
• Utilize software tools to manage engineering designs, changes, and aircraft analyses within configuration baselines, while serving as a functional administrator and subject matter expert for CM-related systems and workflows
• Verify and ensure adherence of products and documentation to approved configurations, policies, contractual requirements, and industry best practices
• Develop, monitor, analyze, and communicate Configuration Management metrics, status accounting reports, compliance data, and process performance indicators to stakeholders and leadership
• Lead engineering change management activities, including change implementation, workflow execution, and change control board support to ensure timely and accurate processing of change requests
• Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to personnel and stakeholders on Configuration Management principles, processes, tools, and standards while enforcing CM policy and promoting best practices
• Serve as a trusted advisor and key resource to program teams, engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations personnel on configuration control and change management matters
• Perform audits and compliance reviews to ensure the integrity and accuracy of configuration records and product baselines
• Support customer audits, contractual requirements, and regulatory compliance activities as required
• Provide Configuration Management support to production, engineering, operations, and other business functions as necessary
• Perform advanced administrative, analytical, and operational CM duties as assigned

Skills

PLM knowledge

Time management

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering/CS/IT related field

CM certification (e.g., CMPIC, ITIL, CMII)

Tools

CM/PLM/ERP tools

Job description

Work Arrangement

This is an on-site position.

Job Overview

The Configuration Manager 3 will serve as an individual contributor, exercising administrative control over technical data and product configurations in various Configuration Management (CM) tools within the company. The focus of this role is to maintain rigorous and systematic coordination throughout the engineering and manufacturing of various aircraft products. This role serves as a key member of the Configuration and Data Management team; supporting strategic initiatives, process transformation efforts, tool administration, and day-to-day execution of CM activities.

Created By: Mary Nolan October 27, 2026 Version: 1

Essential Functions

• Lead configuration management activities across multiple products and programs, ensuring consistency, traceability, and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve product baselines, with responsibility for advancing Configuration Management practices to defense, aerospace, and airborne systems standards.
• Utilize software tools to manage engineering designs, changes, and aircraft analyses within configuration baselines, while serving as a functional administrator and subject matter expert for CM-related systems and workflows.
• Verify and ensure adherence of products and documentation to approved configurations, policies, contractual requirements, and industry best practices.
• Develop, monitor, analyze, and communicate Configuration Management metrics, status accounting reports, compliance data, and process performance indicators to stakeholders and leadership. Created By: Mary Nolan October 27, 2026 Version: 1
• Lead engineering change management activities, including change implementation, workflow execution, and change control board support to ensure timely and accurate processing of change requests, change notices, revisions, and product releases.
• Partner with leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute process improvement initiatives that increase standardization, automation, and CM maturity across the organization.
• Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to personnel and stakeholders on Configuration Management principles, processes, tools, and standards while enforcing CM policy and promoting best practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and key resource to program teams, engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations personnel on configuration control and change management matters.
• Perform audits and compliance reviews to ensure the integrity and accuracy of configuration records and product baselines.
• Support customer audits, contractual requirements, and regulatory compliance activities as required.
• Provide Configuration Management support to production, engineering, operations, and other business functions as necessary.
• Perform advanced administrative, analytical, and operational CM duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and familiarization with PLM best practices
• Good time-management, planning and organization skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and influence cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree In Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field desirable
• CM certification (e.g., CMPIC, ITIL, CMII, or similar)

Experience

• 6+ years relevant experience in a configuration management, manufacturing, planning, or quality role in a change control environment.
• 6+ years relevant experience working with engineering drawings and other technical data.
• 6+ years of defense or aerospace experience preferred.
• Experience administering or supporting CM/PLM/ERP tools and associated workflows.
• Prior experience with writing Configuration Management Documentation and implementing CM processes.
• Experience with applying CM for defense contracts and general knowledge of EIA-649, MIL HDBK-61, AS9100, and Y14 standards.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 15 pounds