Configuration Management & Proposals Specialist

JOB TITLE: Configuration Management & Proposal Specialist

Exempt, reports to Engineering Manager

SUPERVISES: None

JOB SUMMARY

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Analyze manufacturing Drawings and documents used by engineering for changes impacting production.


• Prepare Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and implement changes to Bill of Materials (BOM). · Data entry into MRP Software changes from current configuration.


• Utilize and train others on the ECO and documentation systems and processes.


• Review part specification and document for accuracy


• Assist with other documentation support tasks as requested.


• Degree or equivalent experience


• Read Drawings and change documents


• Knowledge of BOMs · Excel knowledge and experience


• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.


• Communication skills to talk to program management, procurement/planning engineering and manufacturing.


• Experience in Defense Industry Bill of Materials/TDP and Documentation used for changes is a plus.


• Review overall proposal development progress and status, in an environment of constantly shifting priorities; re-direct resources as necessary; elevate concerns as appropriate


• Verify receipt of required data; coordinate with quote team to fill in any gaps in the data package from customer


• Process and distribute appropriate reports associated with the quote/proposal process; responsible for the accuracy of the reporting, and for providing insights and recommendations regarding process effectiveness


• Seek approval from the leadership team and follow up with appropriate individuals to address any questions or clarification, and coordinate price reviews with corporate when necessary


• Develop and report quote process metrics, including internal process performance indicators, and external results (Win Rate); and make recommendations regarding process performance improvement


• Maintain and update all cost, estimating, and cost data tools


• Document and maintain all training manuals, SOP's, and process maps and work assignments for the quoting process and all costing and cost book tools


• When requested, schedule and facilitate Quote Status Meetings; monitor and manage progress; reprioritize quotes in process as necessary to achieve quote completion goals

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate and lead improvement projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in related role


• Must be familiar with bills of materials (BOMs) structure, assembly drawings, and data packages containing customer circuit card assembly, electromechanical, and cable information

REQUIRED

• Working knowledge of ERP systems


• MS Office knowledge (e.g. Excel, Word)

PREFERRED

• Intermediate or advanced level user of MS Office product


• Strong understanding of ERP system functionality

• Physically tolerate extended periods of sitting at a computer and keyboarding, frequent walking, occasional periods of standing and occasional lifting and carrying of up to 20 lbs.