Hybrid Configuration Manager for Aerospace & Defense

Moog Inc; West Chatsworth (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible PTO and holidays

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead configuration management across aerospace and defense programs. The role involves establishing baselines, controlling changes, and ensuring traceability from development through end-of-life support.

The position requires a strong background in CM processes, AS9100, and PLM/ERP systems, with risk and audit activities supporting government and commercial programs. Hybrid work schedule in Chatsworth, CA applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Technical Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Configuration Management within aerospace, defense, space, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience administering engineering change control processes and product baselines.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management requirements.
• Experience supporting government and commercial aerospace programs.
• Proficiency with PLM, ERP, and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain product baselines, including functional, allocated, development, product, and as-built configurations.
• Ensure complete and accurate configuration identification of drawings, specifications, parts lists, software, manufacturing data, and related technical documentation.
• Develop and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) and supporting procedures.
• Manage configuration records throughout the product lifecycle.
• Administer engineering change processes, including ECRs, ECNs, deviations, waivers, and related change documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews to evaluate technical, cost, schedule, manufacturing, quality, and contractual impacts of proposed changes.
• Ensure approved changes are properly implemented and released across affected systems and deliverables.
• Support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Change Review Boards (CRBs), and program change approval activities.
• Maintain accurate records of configuration baselines and approved changes.
• Provide configuration status reports and metrics to program management and leadership.
• Support product traceability and documentation required for customer audits and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure synchronization among PLM, ERP, quality, and document management systems.
• Plan and support Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs).
• Participate in customer, regulatory, and internal audits.
• Verify compliance with configuration management requirements established by contracts, standards, and company procedures.
• Ensure completed products conform to approved technical baselines.
• Support proposal, development, qualification, production, and sustainment activities.
• Evaluate customer requirements and contractual configuration management obligations.
• Coordinate with customers and government agencies regarding configuration-related matters.
• Support risk management and issue resolution associated with product configuration and change implementation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality management systems, aerospace standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve configuration management efficiency, effectiveness, and automation.
• Support deployment of business systems, digital thread initiatives, and product lifecycle management tools.
• Provide configuration management training and guidance to program personnel.

Skills

Configuration Management

Change Control

PLM

ERP

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Technical Management

Tools

Solumina

Teamcenter

Windchill

Agile

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Moog Inc. in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead configuration management across aerospace and defense programs. The role involves establishing baselines, controlling changes, and ensuring traceability from development through end-of-life support.

The position requires a strong background in CM processes, AS9100, and PLM/ERP systems, with risk and audit activities supporting government and commercial programs. Hybrid work schedule in Chatsworth, CA applies.