Configuration Management Specialist

Agility Robotics•Salem, OR

6d•$83,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

Agility Robotics is seeking a detail-oriented Configuration Management Specialist to own product configuration data integrity and change control across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. The specialist will manage the process for hardware and BOM changes from proposal through implementation, ensuring changes are documented, reviewed, authorized, and traceable throughout Digit’s lifecycle. The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to establish a disciplined, scalable change management system that accommodates rapid product iteration while preserving build integrity and fleet reliability. The position is based onsite at Agility Robotics’ Salem, Oregon facility, with minimal travel—up to 5%—potentially required to support supplier or manufacturing partner alignment on configuration changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical discipline.
At least 4 years of experience in configuration management, change control, or document control within a hardware manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with PLM and/or ERP systems for BOM and change management; examples include Arena, Windchill, Teamcenter, NetSuite, and SAP.
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and facilitate structured change control processes, including ECR/ECN/ECO workflows, in a cross-functional environment.
Strong facilitation and stakeholder-alignment skills, including experience running cross-functional review boards.
Current authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting configuration management through multiple NPI phases, from prototype through mass production.
Familiarity with BOM structures for complex electromechanical systems such as robotics, EVs, or precision machinery.
ASQ or APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP, or Configuration Management certification such as CMPIC.
Experience implementing or improving PLM/ERP tools and workflows from the ground up.
Working knowledge of quality systems, including CAPA, NCR, and deviations, and how they intersect with change control.

Responsibilities

Own and drive the definition, design, and implementation of the Change Control Process with cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
Establish and manage the BOM change request process, including documentation, review, and approval.
Ensure change requests are authorized and documented before implementation.
Organize and facilitate Change Control Board meetings to review and approve ECRs, ECNs, and ECOs; communicate decisions and ensure actions are completed.
Maintain accurate, version-controlled BOM structures and product configuration records in PLM/ERP systems.
Regularly audit configuration data and resolve discrepancies between engineering releases, manufacturing records, and as-built units.
Establish hardware and software configuration baselines at key program milestones, including NPI, EVT/DVT/PVT, and production release.
Define and document standard work for change request intake, impact assessment, approval routing, and release.
Identify bottlenecks and improve the change control lifecycle to reduce cycle time without compromising rigor.
Train cross-functional stakeholders on change control tools, workflows, and documentation requirements.
Partner with Engineering to assess proposed changes for impact on form, fit, function, cost, and schedule.
Coordinate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to align change implementation timing with production schedules, inventory, and supplier lead times.
Collaborate with Quality to connect changes with CAPA, NCR, and deviation processes where applicable.
Maintain traceability of ECRs, ECNs, and ECOs from initiation through disposition and closure.
Generate reports and dashboards on change control metrics, including cycle time, open or aging changes, and approval bottlenecks, for leadership visibility.

Benefits

401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
Company stock options.
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Exempt employees receive flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
Non-exempt employees receive 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks and refreshments at Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Paid parental leave programs.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation assistance for eligible roles.
Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles.