Configuration Management Specialist - 12+ months
About The Position
We are seeking detail-oriented Configuration Management Support Specialists to support aerospace engineering and product lifecycle management activities. The successful candidate will control engineering documentation, support change management processes, coordinate release activities, and ensure configuration integrity across programs and products. The role works closely with engineering teams, program management, and configuration management stakeholders to facilitate timely release of drawings, work orders, and engineering changes within a controlled PLM environment. This is a remote U.S. position supporting aerospace and defense programs. The specialist will manage product data in Windchill and other PLM systems, support Model-Based Definition workflows, use Creo View for model visualization and release activities, and help improve configuration and change management processes. The role also includes maintaining process documentation and knowledge repositories, tracking change and release status, and participating in reviews, audits, and configuration verification activities.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a related field and 5 years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline and 3 years of related experience; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience supporting Configuration Management, Engineering Data Management, Document Control, or Product Lifecycle Management environments.
- Hands-on experience with Windchill PLM or comparable PLM platforms.
- Experience releasing engineering drawings, documentation, and work orders.
- Understanding of engineering change management processes, including Change Requests (CRs), Change Notices (CNs), variances or deviations, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
- Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD) methodologies.
- Proficiency using Creo View.
- Working knowledge of ASME drawing and drafting standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Amazon WorkSpaces, and wiki or knowledge management platforms.
- Strong organizational and document control skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace or defense industry experience.
- Experience supporting military, commercial aerospace, space, or advanced technology programs.
- Familiarity with configuration audits and baseline management.
- Experience developing or improving configuration and change management procedures.
- Understanding of digital engineering and model-based enterprise initiatives.
- Experience collaborating directly with engineering managers, design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and program leadership.
Responsibilities
- Perform release activities for engineering drawings, technical documentation, models, and work orders.
- Support configuration control processes, including Change Requests (CRs), Change Notices (CNs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and variances or deviations.
- Review and process engineering documentation to ensure compliance with configuration management procedures.
- Manage and maintain product data within Windchill and other PLM systems.
- Support Model-Based Definition (MBD) initiatives and associated digital product definition workflows.
- Use Creo View for model visualization, review, and release activities.
- Coordinate with engineering teams, project managers, and configuration management leadership to resolve documentation and release issues.
- Ensure engineering documentation complies with applicable ASME drafting and drawing standards.
- Develop, document, and recommend improvements to configuration and change management processes.
- Create and maintain process documentation, training materials, and wiki-based knowledge repositories.
- Track and communicate the status of change requests and release activities using Jira and other workflow management tools.
- Participate in program reviews, audits, and configuration verification activities.
- Support geographically dispersed teams in a remote work environment while maintaining effective communication and collaboration.
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
