Sr. Configuration Management Engineer

Albers Aerospace•McKinney, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Configuration Management Engineer to establish and lead the company’s configuration management (CM) framework and engineering process infrastructure. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for building scalable systems, driving configuration discipline, and ensuring product data integrity across a growing Department of Defense (DoD) contractor environment. This individual will serve as the primary Configuration Management authority, responsible for developing and implementing structured processes that support engineering, manufacturing, and program execution. The ideal candidate is a builder and process architect—someone who thrives in ambiguous environments and can design, implement, and scale practical solutions that enable growth and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of experience in: Configuration Management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM/PDM), Engineering operations or technical data management
Experience within aerospace, defense, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environments
Proven experience building or transforming CM systems and engineering processes
Strong hands-on experience with: SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM (Standard or Professional), PLM/PDM systems
Deep knowledge of: Engineering change management, Configuration baselines and revision control, BOM management and product traceability, Audit and compliance processes
Experience leading cross-functional change processes and facilitating CCBs
Must be a U.S citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a primary or sole CM leader in a growing organization
Experience supporting AS9100 certification efforts
Familiarity with: Enterprise PLM systems, Software configuration management tools (e.g., SVN or similar), ERP/MRP systems and serialized inventory tracking
Experience supporting software and firmware configuration management
Experience in high-growth or fast-paced engineering environments
Active security clearance or ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s lead Configuration Management (CM) subject matter expert
Lead full lifecycle CM activities, including: Configuration identification, Change management, Status accounting, Baseline management, Configuration audits (FCA/PCA)
Develop and maintain CM processes aligned with: EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61, AS9100
Establish governance structures that support engineering scalability, production readiness, and regulatory compliance
Develop policies, procedures, work instructions, and training materials to drive adoption
Design and implement end-to-end engineering workflows, including: Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/ECNs), Revision control and release management, Part numbering systems and product baselines, Bill of Materials (BOM) governance
Build scalable processes that improve efficiency while maintaining traceability and control
Develop serialized part tracking and traceability methods supporting manufacturing and quality
Identify and implement automation opportunities within CM and engineering workflows
Own administration and optimization of SolidWorks PDM Professional
Configure and maintain: Workflows and lifecycle states, Revision schemes and vault structures, User permissions and access controls
Ensure integrity and traceability of: CAD models and drawings, BOMs and specifications, Manufacturing data packages, Software and firmware releases
Support integration and scalability across PLM, PDM, and ERP systems
Facilitate Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Engineering Review Board activities
Coordinate engineering releases and change implementation across: Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management
Ensure all changes are properly evaluated, documented, approved, and implemented
Review technical documentation for release readiness and configuration compliance
Drive organizational adoption of disciplined configuration and release processes
Lead and support: Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)
Support AS9100 certification and ongoing compliance initiatives
Ensure audit readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory audits (including DoD requirements)
Maintain robust data governance practices to support traceability and contractual compliance
Support controlled technical data handling, including export-controlled or classified environments