Configuration Analyst III

Configuration Analyst III

Are you known for your attention to detail, superb documentation skills, and the ability to solve complex problems? This may be the position for you! The Configuration Analyst III is a high-level position responsible for overseeing and managing the configuration of highly complex engineering and manufacturing products using a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. This role involves leading configuration management activities, ensuring compliance with the highest standards, and collaborating with executive management to achieve strategic objectives.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4

ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

• Oversee and manage the configuration of highly complex engineering and manufacturing products through a PLM system.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of Product Data, including Parts and Bills of Materials (BoMs).
• Perform comprehensive audits and verification of product configurations to ensure compliance with the highest customer requirements, company and industry standards.
• Lead the preparation and documentation required for product structure and configuration management.
• Direct the configuration change management process, including evaluating, implementing, and tracking complex changes.
• Collaborate with executive management, engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives and resolve critical configuration issues.
• Maintain and manage comprehensive records and documentation related to configuration management activities.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance configuration management practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in configuration management or a related field within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and configuration management principles.
• Strong attention to detail and superior documentation skills.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Understanding of Documentation Control Database systems.

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with advanced PLM tools such as PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter, or Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory and industry standards related to configuration management.
• Strong familiarity with project management principles and practices.
• Experience using Project Data Management (PDM)/PLM systems such as Windchill, Enovia 3
  
  Dxperience software, and CAD tools such as SOLIDWORKS, Creo, NX, Pro Engineer, AutoCAD, CATIA, OrCad, Allegro.
• Knowledge of industry-standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware and or electrical component selection, fabrication, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Understanding of the engineering release and control process for all data associated with system, mechanical, electrical, printed circuit board and/or software products.
• Experience with AS 9100, ISO 9001, EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61, IEEE 828 and/or Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI).
• Ability to rapidly work on projects involving both small and large Engineering, Operations, and Program Management teams.
• Skilled in product configuration definition and product structure…