PDM & Configuration Management Lead

Bascom Hunter; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bascom Hunter seeks a Configuration Management Specialist / PDM Manager in Baton Rouge, LA, to serve as the primary CM authority for engineering release workflows, data integrity, and PDM governance. You will administer SolidWorks PDM, align EBOM/MBOM, and ensure GD&T conformance across programs.

You will lead ECN processes, establish baselines, and provide CM training to engineers and suppliers, driving improvements to ECO cycle times and data traceability.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, IT, or equivalent technical discipline is preferred.
• 5+ years of configuration management, document control, and PDM vault administration in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability hardware manufacturing.
• Expert administration of SolidWorks PDM Professional (CSWP-PDM preferred).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation.
• Understanding of ANSI/EIA-649, ASME Y14.5 (GD&T), ASME Y14.100, MIL-STD frameworks, and AS9100 Quality Management System standards.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and optimize the SolidWorks PDM Professional vault, user permissions, folder hierarchies, and workflow states.
• Develop and deploy automated datacards, serial number generators, and automated neutral file conversions (PDF, STEP, DXF).
• Troubleshoot CAD file structures, broken assembly references, and toolbox configurations for engineering personnel.
• Enforce ITAR/EAR access restrictions, CUI protections within the vault repository.
• Serve as enterprise process owner for Engineering Change Notices (ECN).
• Drive data synchronization between EBOM in PDM and MBOM in manufacturing.
• Establish and enforce part numbering, revision conventions, units, and lifecycle states.
• Perform pre-release BOM reconciliation audits for materials and AMLs.
• Partner with Procurement and Manufacturing to ensure accurate part dates and tracking.

Skills

SolidWorks PDM Professional

PDM administration

3D CAD modeling

Drawing creation

GD&T and standards knowledge

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering / Systems Engineering / IT or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM Vault

Job description

Bascom Hunter seeks a Configuration Management Specialist / PDM Manager in Baton Rouge, LA, to serve as the primary CM authority for engineering release workflows, data integrity, and PDM governance. You will administer SolidWorks PDM, align EBOM/MBOM, and ensure GD&T conformance across programs.

You will lead ECN processes, establish baselines, and provide CM training to engineers and suppliers, driving improvements to ECO cycle times and data traceability.