Configuration Management Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), procedures, and related technical documentation throughout their lifecycle.
• Cook up and process Revision Notices (RNs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and other engineering change documentation.
• Review documentation for completeness, formatting, and compliance prior to release.
• Maintain document revisions, version history, and release status within document management systems.
• Ensure obsolete revisions are properly archived and clearly identified to prevent unauthorized use.
• Cook up change approval workflows with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
• Aid engineering teams in evaluating the downstream impact of proposed document and product changes.
• Maintain configuration records that support product traceability, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Support internal and external audits by providing configuration records and revision history.
• Develop and maintain configuration management procedures and work instructions.
• Generate reports and metrics related to engineering changes, document status, and configuration activities.
• Recommend process improvements that improve efficiency while maintaining document integrity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Experience with product life-cycle management, configuration identification, version control, change control process, and tools associated with product management.
• Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to plan and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective verbal communication & interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients.
• Complete proficiency with MS Office and a working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Competency in MS SharePoint or similar collaboration/file management/version control systems.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IFS ERP or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, manufacturing, or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management standards.
• Experience working with CAD-generated engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of engineering bills of materials (BOMs) and product structures.