Sr. Configuration Management Engineer

Albers Aerospace; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Albers Aerospace in McKinney, TX, seeks a Senior Configuration Management Engineer to establish a CM framework across DoD contractor programs, driving data integrity and scalable processes.

You will own CM governance, lifecycle management, ECRs, BOM stewardship, and audits, collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to ensure compliance and repeatable engineering workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Configuration Management, PLM/PDM, and engineering data management.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience building or transforming CM systems and engineering processes.
• Strong hands-on experience with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead CM subject matter expert for the company and drive full lifecycle CM activities.
• Develop and maintain CM processes aligned with EIA-649 and AS9100.
• Establish governance structures to support scalability, production readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Design and implement end-to-end engineering workflows (ECRs, revisions, BOM, baselines).
• Develop policies, procedures, work instructions, and training for CM adoption.
• Coordinate CM releases across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Facilitate CCBs and Engineering Review Boards; ensure traceability and release readiness.
• Support AS9100 certification efforts and DoD compliance.

Skills

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

PLM/PDM systems

Configuration baselines & revision

BOM management & traceability

Audit & compliance

CCB facilitation

U.S. citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Technical Management

Tools

SVN or similar CM tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Sr. Configuration Management Engineer

Albers Aerospace McKinney, Texas, United States

About this position

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting‑edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Configuration Management Engineer to establish and lead the company’s configuration management (CM) framework and engineering process infrastructure. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role responsible for building scalable systems, driving configuration discipline, and ensuring product data integrity across a growing Department of Defense (DoD) contractor environment.

This individual will serve as the primary Configuration Management authority, responsible for developing and implementing structured processes that support engineering, manufacturing, and program execution. The ideal candidate is a builder and process architect—someone who thrives in ambiguous environments and can design, implement, and scale practical solutions that enable growth and compliance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as the company’s lead Configuration Management (CM) subject matter expert


• Lead full lifecycle CM activities, including:


• Configuration identification


• Change management


• Status accounting


• Baseline management


• Develop and maintain CM processes aligned with:


• EIA-649


• AS9100


• Establish governance structures that support engineering scalability, production readiness, and regulatory compliance


• Develop policies, procedures, work instructions, and training materials to drive adoption


• Design and implement end‑to‑end engineering workflows, including:


• Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)


• Revision control and release management


• Part numbering systems and product baselines


• Bill of Materials (BOM) governance


• Build scalable processes that improve efficiency while maintaining traceability and control


• Develop serialized part tracking and traceability methods supporting manufacturing and quality


• Identify and implement automation opportunities within CM and engineering workflows


• Own administration and optimization of SolidWorks PDM Professional


• Configure and maintain:


• Workflows and lifecycle states


• Revision schemes and vault structures


• User permissions and access controls


• Ensure integrity and traceability of:


• CAD models and drawings


• BOMs and specifications


• Software and firmware releases


• Support integration and scalability across PLM, PDM, and ERP systems


• Facilitate Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Engineering Review Board activities


• Coordinate engineering releases and change implementation across:


• Manufacturing


• Quality


• Supply Chain


• Program Management


• Ensure all changes are properly evaluated, documented, approved, and implemented


• Review technical documentation for release readiness and configuration compliance


• Drive organizational adoption of disciplined configuration and release processes


• Lead and support:


• Functional Configuration Audits (FCA)


• Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)


• Support AS9100 certification and ongoing compliance initiatives


• Ensure audit readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory audits (including DoD requirements)


• Maintain robust data governance practices to support traceability and contractual compliance


• Support controlled technical data handling, including export‑controlled or classified environments

Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• 7+ years of experience in:


• Configuration Management


• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM/PDM)


• Engineering operations or technical data management


• Experience within aerospace, defense, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environments


• Proven experience building or transforming CM systems and engineering processes


• Strong hands‑on experience with:


• SolidWorks


• SolidWorks PDM (Standard or Professional)


• PLM/PDM systems


• Deep knowledge of:


• Configuration baselines and revision control


• BOM management and product traceability


• Audit and compliance processes


• Experience leading cross‑functional change processes and facilitating CCBs


• Must be a U.S citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience as a primary or sole CM leader in a growing organization


• Experience supporting AS9100 certification efforts


• Familiarity with:


• Software configuration management tools (e.g., SVN or similar)


• ERP/MRP systems and serialized inventory tracking


• Experience supporting software and firmware configuration management


• Experience in high‑growth or fast‑paced engineering environments


• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one

Reasonable Accommodations

To accomplish this job suc cessfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.