Configuration Management Specialist

Responsible for the Configuration Management function across PSM to ensure new and redesigned product incorporation, configuration interchangeability, and optimized PLM tool usage. Perform duties related to engineering change management including chairing the Change Control Board. Ensure best practices and continuous improvement for tools used to support configuration management.  

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage the coordination and administration of all Configuration Management activities.
• Own and enhance Bill of Material structure and usage, expanding from component levels to frame and customer levels.
• Act as a stakeholder with engineering relative to product & control best practices.
• Own, drive & lead the PLM processes & tools to ensure the success of the business initiative for global growth while maintaining operational excellence.
• Formulate procedures for and execute the introduction of changes to engineering products.
• Monitor the review and release of engineering change data and change accounting activities to ensure adherence to Configuration Management procedures and policies.
• Chair Change Control Board meetings.
• Promote a safe working environment through existing EHS initiatives and the proposal of new EHS initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 8+ years experience in the understanding of Configuration Management activities in an Engineering environment.
• Experience in the Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) industry is strongly preferred; other technical manufacturing industry experience is acceptable. 
• Must be able to read and understand the Bill of Materials, drawings, and specifications.
• Must have demonstrated change management experience.        
• Proficient in computer applications relevant to configuration management, including PLM (Teamcenter strongly preferred), ERP (SAP preferred), and MS Office programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present technical topics to peers, higher management, and customers.
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills, including the ability to motivate and influence.
• Exceptional organization and planning skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, or programs with on-time delivery and on budget.
• Travel as required on an as-needed basis. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled