Change and Configuration Control Manager

About the role

The Change and Configuration Control Manager is responsible for configuration and change management of design and manufacturing data, ensuring that product and engineering changes are communicated across the organization and incorporated accurately in both Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP) systems. This role will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Compliance, Supply Chain, and other departments as required to ensure that design changes are properly documented and communicated.

The Technical Documentation Manager will need to be proficient in both the PLM and ERP data management systems. This is a hybrid role based out of Salem, OR (3 days per week).

About the work

Capture, configure and enable Release Management for all product data that is developed throughout the lifecycle of a product.
Review of specifications, CAD models, drawings, and associated standards and documents prior to release for compliance with company standards and program requirements.
Analyze change requests and change notices to identify impacted disciplines, ensuring proper review and approval.
Monitor status of changes to ensure timely completion and flow through to downstream functions such as Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
Audit changes to ensure proper implementation to all downstream impacted organizations including Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
Support the Change Control Board by providing detail and analysis as needed to drive decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in business, computer science, engineering, information management systems, or a related discipline or equivalent experience
• Configuration Management II (CMII) certification, or Configuration Management Principles & Implementation Certification (CMPIC)
• Prior experience with Windchill PDMLink PLM system
• A minimum of three (3) years of product or documentation management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience executing change management processes in PLM and ERP systems
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, technical writing experience, and procedure and instruction writing experience
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with people at all levels and functions

Qualifications

• Experience with PLM and ERP systems
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality assurance standards

Skills

• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP)
• Windchill PDMLink PLM system
• Change management processes
• Technical writing and procedural writing

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match
• Equity: Company stock options
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown
• Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles