Product Data Management Specialist (Mid-level)

Boeing • Everett, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) KC-46 Tanker Program is seeking a Product Data Management Specialist (Mid-level) to perform change integration functions for new and derivative products and provide technical support in Configuration Status Accounting tasks such as As-Built to As-Design reconciliation. This is a BDS position located in Everett, Washington, and reports to the PLM Manager of the KC-46 Configuration and Data Management team. T his position will be 100% onsite in Everett, WA The KC-46 is a high-visibility, leading-edge Commercial Derivative airplane program supporting the United States Air Force and international customers. As a Product Lifecycle Management Engineer, you will use Program Management Best Practices to oversee the definition and integration of configuration and data management tasks that span multiple engineering functions and airplane-level engineering projects and processes as the KC-46 program transitions from Development into Production phases.

Requirements

• Associate degree in related field
• 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical content expertise.
• Experience with government programs, projects, or platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced Excel skills for data processing.
• General knowledge of data management processes including basic understanding of CDRL and contract requirements.
• Knowledge of drawing/data systems (e.g., “used on” drawings, part relationships, product data management) and configuration management principles and processes (e.g., part number control, revision level, naming conventions, product identification numbering systems).
• Ability to understand and interpret contract requirements, especially CDRL content related to Configuration Status Accounting (CSA).
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in product data management, configuration management, or related engineering data roles.
• Knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics) and understanding of how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., operations, logistics, business).
• Familiarity with relational database languages and tools such as SQL Server or MySQL.
• Familiarity with application development languages and tools such as C-Sharp, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and lead the development, analysis, management, and compliance verification of process and product baselines for complex products.
• Define, plan, coordinate, and conduct (or lead) product and subsystem-level technical design reviews and audits for new and derivative products.
• Coordinate and lead the integration of product elements and analyze and resolve issues with engineering product structure.
• Develop, integrate, and implement (or lead) engineering technical program plans including impacts, risks, and incorporation of lessons learned spanning multiple engineering functions.
• Apply knowledge of interface and integration constraints for complex systems to identify and analyze hardware, software, product, and system impacts to effectively define integrated change proposals.
• Assure integration of product elements and resolve complex issues with engineering product structure.
• Demonstrate knowledge of government, company, and local policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., estimating system manual, FAR, DFAR, TINA, ITAR, Procurement Integrity, Export Compliance) related to cost proposal development.
• Understand proposal, accounting, and rate development processes (common systems).
• Apply knowledge of audit, fact-finding, and negotiation processes (e.g., self-audit, internal audit, government audit, effective negotiation) and their impact on the proposal process.
• Ensure consistent application of Configuration and Data Management policies, processes, and program management best practices, maintaining current and accurate process documentation.
• Interpret contract requirements, especially Contractor Data Requirements List (CDRL).
• Understand the big picture and inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another.
• Apply systems thinking principles to anticipate future events and accelerate performance.

Benefits

• At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree