Configuration Management Specialist

Astronics•Lake Zurich, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) provides in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions and aircraft systems certification. The Configuration Management Specialist processes, releases, transmits, and maintains documentation and data used in the design and development of line-replaceable units (LRUs) and on-aircraft installation and certification packages. This is a hybrid position requiring two days per week onsite at the Lake Zurich, Illinois office, with the remaining days worked remotely. The role supports configuration control across engineering, production, quality, and program management, including maintaining product bills of material, processing engineering change orders, controlling reference data, and supporting compliance with applicable FAA regulations. It also involves maintaining the company’s configuration and document libraries, participating in the Quality Management System, and leading configuration control board meetings. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in document control, engineering, or manufacturing using controlled documents. An associate degree in an engineering, technical, or data management field is also listed under the qualifications. The base pay range is $20.00–$23.00 per hour, and the role is eligible for quarterly incentive compensation. Employment is contingent on authorization to access items subject to U.S. export-control laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in a document control, engineering, or manufacturing environment utilizing controlled documents.
An associate degree in an engineering/technical or data management field is listed under the qualifications.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain product bills of material within ERP systems.
Work with Production, Engineering, Quality, and PM departments to research and resolve discrepancies.
Process new part number requests and prepare ECOs within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
Manage ECO creation, routing, and release of development program artifacts.
Control incoming reference data and ensure revisions are current.
Assist in maintaining the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) database and Armstrong’s compliance with FAA regulations (14 CFR §21.93, 21.95, and 21.31).
Transmit data to appropriate people using customer-preferred methods.
Compile worksheets outlining changes to BOMs in the ERP system per ECO or RMA.
Lead Armstrong Aerospace Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings.
Organize and maintain the Armstrong Aerospace Library, physically and digitally.
Actively participate in the Quality Management System (QMS).

Benefits

Quarterly incentive compensation bonus.
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Voluntary life/AD&D, critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.
401(k) plan with a company contribution of 3% of eligible wages and the possibility of an annual discretionary contribution.
Profit sharing.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
Paid time off.
Volunteer Time Off Program.
Paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.