Configuration Analysis Manager jobs in Montgomery, AL

The Configuration Manager will lead cross functional stakeholders to ensure that the configuration of all aerospace products is fully defined, traceable, and auditable for the complete lifecycle of a specific aerospace program. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of aerospace product configurations throughout their lifecycle. The candidate will be responsible for implementing and managing Configuration Management processes, with a specific focus on integrating and optimizing Product Data Lifecycle Management practices. The Configuration Manager will support operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing superior engineering and problem solving skills. The Configuration Manager will keep an overview of all documents within multiple customer accounts. They will deliver robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to both materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.

Configuration Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain aerospace configuration management processes in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (Meet or exceed MIL-STD-973 / EIA-649 standard for configuration management (ISO/IEC 15288).

PDLM Integration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Product Data Lifecycle Management principles into the configuration management framework.

Change Control:

• Facilitate Impact analysis of proposed changes on work flow management, cost, schedule, and performance.

Documentation Management:

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive documentation system for aerospace product configurations, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on configuration management objectives.

Quality Assurance:

• Develop and implement quality assurance processes to validate the accuracy and completeness of configuration data.

Training and Development:

• Conduct training sessions for team members and other relevant stakeholders on configuration management principles and PDLM practices.

Required Qualifications:

• 50% On-site presence
• Proven experience (5 years) in aerospace configuration management, with a focus on PDLM incorporation experience in the manufacturing engineering-configuration field
• Experience with PDLM (Windchill) tools and systems, with a track record of successful implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration.
• U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong Project Management Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Configuration Management certification preferred.
• Aerostructures (metallics and/or composites) experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced experience utilizing tools such as MRP systems, CATIA/ENOVIA, MS Office Suite ((Word, Excel, Visio (or equivalent) PowerPoint and Project)
• Relentless and results driven performer with a Continuous Improvement mind-set.
• Proven capability to work independently in a range of different manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrates personal leadership skills; high performance behaviors, self-initiative, excellent work ethic, exercises good judgment, influencing, negotiation and collaboration.