Configuration Engineer

Wingard Aerospace, a growing Baltimore, MD manufacturing company, is seeking a Configuration Engineer to join our organization. We are a world class manufacturer of electrical steel laminations and other precision Aerospace metal parts.

Wingard is an established, privately-owned & employee centric business with an outstanding work environment. We offer one of the best benefit packages in the industry, including a bonus program, paid vacations and holidays, 401k with employer match, medical benefits, life insurance and short-term/long-term disability, and paid parental leave.

This is a full time, exempt position with a 4-day work week!

Position Summary

The Configuration Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining configuration systems and processes that ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The candidate will effectively and efficiently ensure process quality, defect prevention, and continuous improvements are made through process and configuration control. Also ensuring inspection activities are aligned with engineering intent, control plans, aerospace quality standards, and that inspection data is effectively used to improve process capability and product reliability.

The candidate will perform our internal OPC Process that develops, maintains and ensures that product baselines are accurate, controlled and reflect current processes that are being performed through working directly with department managers on processes, special notes, key characteristics and any information deemed necessary to be included on our internal Travelers.

This position partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Tooling, and the Product Development Lab to support Wingard Aerospace’s precision manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Configuration Engineering & Process Ownership

• Perform Purchase order Contract review with relation to Quality Control and Process Flow to ensure adequate Key Characteristics are identified, detailed traveler notes are in place to ensure contractual, purchase order, flow down and specification requirements are met
• Establish and maintain process controls for advanced manufacturing operations, including:
• Stamping
• Laser cutting
• Bonding
• Custom annealing and heat treatment
• Magnetic testing and validation
• Precision CNC machining and secondary finishing processes
• Support process validation and PPAP activities, ensuring readiness for production and customer approval.

Assist with Nonconformance, Corrective & Preventive Action as needed

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methods.
• Drive preventive actions to reduce variation, scrap, and repeat nonconformances.
• Oversee containment, disposition, and verification of non-conforming material.
• Ensure corrective actions are effective, documented, and sustained.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Tooling, and the Product Development Lab to resolve process and production issues.
• Participate in APQP activities, PFMEA development, and process risk mitigation efforts.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with SPC, Control Plans, PFMEA, APQP, and PPAP.
• Hands-on experience with inspection and measurement equipment, including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, indicators, gauges, CMMs, and vision systems.
• Familiarity with AS9100D and ISO9001 quality management systems.
• Experience with precision, tight-tolerance aerospace parts, components and assemblies.
• Experience developing and maintaining Configuration Control and Process Control with contribution from department managers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential issues

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills for data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NADCAP a plus.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to use standard office and inspection equipment.
• Ability to follow proper safety procedures and wear required protective equipment.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)and Affirmative Action (EEO) Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by law.