Manager, Configuration Management

RTX•Huntsville, AL

7d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Configuration Management and Data Management (CMDM) organization is responsible for ensuring our products are under configuration control and delivered on time. The CMDM Organization consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices, and our customers. The Effectors Configuration Management department is looking for an individual to perform the role of Manager, Configuration Management. This position is Onsite in Huntsville, Alabama.

Requirements

Typically requires A University Degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline) or equivalent experience.
8 years of professional experience, Configuration Management experience preferred. In lieu of a degree 12 years of professional experience, Configuration Management, Configuration Verification, or Quality Assurance experience preferred.
Experience with databases (SAP, ERP, PDM, CABS, PRISM, and/or other related databases).
Experience with MSOffice (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

General knowledge and understanding of configuration management principles using configuration management policies, procedures, and tools
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with various engineering disciplines to ensure data integrity and compliance with configuration management policies
Ability to identify potential complex problems associated with technical engineering data, regarding configuration management issues, and take corrective action as needed
Comprehensive knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, including the ability to create, interpret, and manage multi-level BOMs.
Proficiency in utilizing BOMs for production planning, inventory control, and engineering design changes.
Experience with BOM management in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or product lifecycle management (PLM) tools in preferred, along with an understanding of how BOMs integrate with supply chain and the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

Lead Configuration Verification Activities: Oversee execution of CM processes, including identification, control, verification, and status accounting for systems and equipment, with a focus on ensuring accurate configuration data through tools like PDM and the Common As Built System (CABS).
Utilize PDM, PRISM and CABS for Configuration Accuracy: Leverage PRISM to manage program data and CABS to validate as-built configurations against design baselines in PDM, ensuring alignment with organizational and contractual requirements. This includes conducting detailed comparisons, identifying discrepancies, an ensuring that all changes are accurately reflected in the product configuration throughout the lifecycle.
Mentorship and Cross-Functional Guidance: Provide mentorship and guidance to CM team members while driving cross-functional alignment and implementing best practices across programs.
Engineering Change Coordination: Review and analyze released engineering change data, validating incorporation into manufacturing work instructions, and coordinating updates between engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and data control teams, ensuring seamless integration into PRISM and CABS.
Audit and Compliance Assurance: Conduct and/or lead configuration audits, resolve data discrepancies, and ensure compliance with CM plans, command media, and contractual obligations.
Baseline Management and Data Integrity: Establish and maintain product baselines while ensuring data accuracy across systems like PRISM and CABS throughout the product lifecycle.