Configuration Manager

Position Summary

The Configuration Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining configuration management (CM) processes that ensure the integrity, traceability, and control of engineering and production data throughout the product lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in supporting AS9100 compliance, managing engineering changes, and coordinating documentation control in alignment with customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain configuration management plans, procedures, and policies in accordance with AS9100 and customer contract requirements.
• Control and maintain product baselines, part numbers, BOMs, drawings, and associated documentation throughout design, production, and sustainment phases.
• Administer configuration change control boards (CCBs), ensuring timely and accurate review, approval, and implementation of engineering changes.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure consistent documentation and configuration alignment across all departments.
• Manage document control systems and ensure accurate release, revision, and archival of controlled data.
• Monitor and audit configuration processes to verify compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Generate configuration status accounting reports and metrics to track configuration items, changes, and approvals.
• Support customer audits, internal AS9100 audits, and source inspections as the configuration subject matter expert.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a STEM discipline (Engineering, Science, or Technology) or Business Administration.
• 5–7 years of experience in configuration management within an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, and related aerospace standards.
• Experience managing engineering change processes (ECNs/ECOs/CCBs) and working with ERP/MRP or PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Windchill, Teamcenter, etc.).
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CM certification (CMII or equivalent) or formal CM training.
• Experience with government/DoD programs and ITAR-controlled documentation.
• Familiarity with digital configuration and model-based environments.