Configuration Manager

Unusual Machines•Orlando, FL

About The Position

You in This Role You’re detail-obsessed, organized, and energized by creating structure out of chaos. You thrive in fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environments where products evolve quickly and accuracy matters.You’re comfortable in the weeds of engineering documentation, but you also know how to pull cross-functional teams together and keep them aligned. You can manage multiple change initiatives at once, ask the right questions, and spot gaps before they become problems.Most importantly, you know how to build PLM frameworks from scratch and create disciplined processes for BOM accuracy, change orders, configuration control, and document traceability. A Day in the Life Managing change requests (ECO, MCO, DCO) and driving them through cross-functional review Owning and improving BOM accuracy across multiple motor and drone products Acting as the primary system owner for our PLM platform (Arena or similar) Supporting integration between PLM and NetSuite ERP Working side-by-side with Engineering, Product, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Documenting every iteration, revision, and configuration across hundreds of evolving components Ensuring all product and manufacturing documentation is audit-ready Serving as our document control lead for future ISO and government audits Project managing changes - from magnet swaps to multi-component redesigns Building new processes that eliminate spreadsheet-based tracking and move us into automated, scalable systems Every day, you’ll make sure the right version of the right part is in the right place - and that everyone is aligned around it.

Requirements

Strong experience in manufacturing or engineering environments
PLM experience (Arena strongly preferred)
ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)
Proven ability to manage BOM structure, accuracy, and change control
Experience collaborating with Product, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain
Ability to project manage complex cross-functional change initiatives
Deep understanding of ECO, MCO, and DCO processes
Strong documentation, organization, and version-control skills
Ability to influence teams and “pull” information when needed
Comfort working in the details with highly technical teams

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience implementing a PLM system from scratch
ISO 9001 exposure and audit-readiness work
Experience integrating PLM with ERP systems
Background supporting hardware products with many iterations

Responsibilities

Own configuration management across all products, components, and assemblies
Maintain 100% BOM accuracy, including SKUs, part structures, and documentation
Lead and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), and Document Change Orders (DCOs)
Implement and administer the company’s PLM system (Arena preferred)
Create processes for revision control, version tracking, and product configuration
Support PLM ↔ ERP (NetSuite) integration and data synchronization
Drive cross-functional alignment across Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality
Establish document control processes that meet ISO 9001 and audit requirements
Serve as the central point of contact for all product documentation and configuration questions
Consolidate scattered spreadsheets into controlled digital workflows
Manage product configuration for hundreds of iterations and development cycles
Improve data accuracy, traceability, and compliance across product lifecycle stages
Support ongoing BOM clean-up, product structuring, and standardization efforts
Work in a hands-on environment where details, version control, and documentation rigor are essential