Configuration Manager

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We are seeking a skilled Configuration Management Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and controlling the configuration of our products throughout their lifecycle, ensuring that all design, engineering, and manufacturing changes are properly documented, reviewed, and approved. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity and compliance of our aerospace fasteners and supporting our commitment to quality and reliability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the configuration control process for all aerospace fastener products. This includes overseeing the creation, revision, and approval of engineering drawings, specifications, and related documentation.
• Maintain and update configuration management records, ensuring that all documentation is accurate, current, and compliant with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborates with Change Management group to ensure strategic alignment and consistent tactical support, including facilitating and coordinating the Change Control Board (CCB) meetings.
• Review, evaluate, and approve proposed changes to product configurations, ensuring that changes are implemented effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure that all configuration management processes comply with relevant aerospace industry standards, such as AS9100, and government regulations.
• Conduct internal audits and configuration reviews to verify compliance with configuration management procedures and standards, support external audits as required.
• Provide training and support to engineering, manufacturing, and other departments on configuration management practices and tools. Serve as a point of contact for configuration-related inquiries.
• Generate and analyze reports related to configuration management activities, including change requests, configuration status, and audit findings.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of configuration management processes.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate Click Bond policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly, and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong understanding of configuration management principles, processes, and tools.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with configuration management software and tools. Experience with ERP and PLM systems is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex configuration issues and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to write and read English.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in configuration management within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Professional certification in Configuration Management (e.g., CMII) is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work is primarily sedentary, although there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items, such as paper or books, weighing less than 10 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit or stand for the length of shift, bend, and…