Engineering Services Manager I

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Configuration Management leader to oversee aerospace/defense project configurations and ensure high quality product data, BOMs, and drawings.

You will lead audits, manage change processes, mentor analysts, and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and executives to align CM activities with strategic goals.

A Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years in CM within aerospace/defense is required; PLM expertise and documented leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in configuration management or a related field within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert proficiency with PLM systems and configuration management principles including ASME, EIA-649 and MIL-HDBK-61.
• Strong attention to detail and superior documentation skills.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Ability to lead a team of Configuration Analysts.
• Thorough understanding of Documentation Control Database systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee configuration management for aerospace/defense projects to ensure quality.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of product data, BoMs, and drawings.
• Lead audits and verification of configurations for compliance with standards.
• Direct change management processes, evaluating and tracking complex changes.
• Mentor and lead a team of configuration analysts and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to meet objectives.
• Maintain thorough CM records and drive process improvements.

Skills

Configuration Management

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Aerospace & Defense Experience

Team Leadership

Documentation Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Documentation Control Database Systems

Configuration Management Software

Project Management Tools

Audit Tools

Quality Management Systems

Job description

• Manage and oversee the configuration of critical aerospace and defense projects for the Digital Technology Group (DTG) organization, ensuring the highest quality standards.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of Product Data, including Parts, Drawings, and Bills of Materials (BoMs).
• Perform and lead comprehensive audits and verification of product configurations to ensure compliance with the highest customer requirements, company and industry standards.
• Lead the preparation and documentation required for product structure and configuration management.
• Direct the configuration change management process, including evaluating, implementing, and tracking complex changes.
• Collaborate with senior management, engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives and resolve critical configuration issues.
• Maintain and manage comprehensive records and documentation related to configuration management activities.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance configuration management practices.
• Manage and mentor a team of configuration analysts, providing technical leadership and support.
• Represent your team in management-level meetings and provide updates on project status.
• Support the continuous improvement of processes and procedures within the CM department.
• Ensure the productive use of labor hours and resources.
• Provide direction and support to your team to achieve project objectives.
• Oversee the training and development of staff to enhance their skills and competencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of your team’s activities with organizational goals.
• Monitor and report on the progress of projects, identifying and addressing any potential issues or risks.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and compliance in all CM activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in configuration management or a related field within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and configuration management principles including ASME, EIA-649 and MIL-HDBK-61.
• Strong attention to detail and superior documentation skills.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Ability to lead a team of Configuration Analysts.
• Thorough understanding of Documentation Control Database systems.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Configuration Management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ASME, EIA-649, and MIL-HDBK-61. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and implement process improvements in the aerospace and defense sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Configuration Management
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Aerospace and Defense Industry Experience
• Team Leadership
• Documentation Control

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Configuration Management Principles
• Product Data Accuracy
• Parts and Drawings Management
• Bills of Materials (BoMs)
• Auditing and Verification
• Change Management Process
• Process Improvement
• Technical Leadership
• Documentation Skills
• Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaboration

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace
• Defense
• Compliance Standards
• ASME
• EIA-649
• MIL-HDBK-61
• Configuration Analysts
• Product Structure
• Configuration Change Management
• Quality Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Documentation Control Database Systems
• Configuration Management Software
• Project Management Tools
• Audit Tools
• Quality Management Systems