Configuration Manager

Responsibilities

• Own the Configuration Management process and execute Configuration Management activities across hardware, software, and technical data throughout the product lifecycle
• Administer, maintain, and continuously improve Arena Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) workflows and associated processes
• Serve as the primary Arena PLM administrator and subject matter expert
• Administer and oversee Engineering Change Order (ECO) workflows, ensuring changes are properly documented, reviewed, approved, implemented, and closed in accordance with established Configuration Management processes
• Lead Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities and ensure disciplined change control execution, ensure proper release of all configurable items, and prevent workflow breakdowns
• Establish, maintain, and audit product baselines
• Maintain Configuration Status Accounting (CSA)
• Develop, improve, and maintain Configuration Management procedures and work instructions
• Train and support users on Configuration Management processes and Arena workflows
• Monitor Configuration Management process health and proactively identify gaps, bottlenecks, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Assess the effectiveness of existing Configuration Management and PLM workflows and provide recommendations for process, workflow, and system improvements aligned with company growth objectives
• Evaluate whether operational challenges are process-driven, tool-driven, or organizationally driven and recommend practical solutions

Requirements

• 8+ years of Configuration Management experience in aerospace, defense, space, or other complex hardware environments
• Experience administering or serving as a power user of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system
• Experience administering, coordinating, or overseeing Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes and participating in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
• Experience managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), revision control, and product traceability
• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and leadership teams in a production environment
• Demonstrated ability to build, improve, and sustain Configuration Management processes while also performing detailed day-to-day CM activities when required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive actions to closure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and hands-on execution roles