Configuration Management Specialist - IL, Lake Zurich

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems.

Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.

This is a hybrid position requiring two days per week onsite at our Lake Zurich, IL office, with the remaining days worked remotely

Summary

Responsible for processing, releasing, transmitting and maintaining all documentation/data used in the design and development of LRUs and On Aircraft Installation and Certification Packages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties as assigned.

• Create and maintain product bills of material within the ERP systems.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and PM departments to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Process new part number requests and prepare ECOs within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Manage ECO creation, routing and release of development program artifacts.
• Control all incoming reference data and ensure revisions are current
• Assist in the maintenance of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) database and Armstrong’s compliance to FAA regulations (14 CFR §21.93, 21.95 and 21.31).
• Transmit data to appropriate persons using customer preferred methods.
• Compile worksheets outlining changes to BOMs in ERP system (per ECO or RMA) and lead the Armstrong Aerospace Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings.
• Organize and maintain the Armstrong Aerospace Library, both physically and digitally.
• Actively participate in the Quality Management System (QMS).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one year experience working in a Document Control, engineering or manufacturing environment utilizing controlled documents
• Associates degree in an engineering/technical or data management field

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Consistently and continuously identifies ways to validate answers;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
  Shares expertise with others;
  Builds knowledge base from research and experience.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things;
  Takes responsibility and ownership for mistakes.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly, concisely and…