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Sr. Configuration Management Engineer

Albers Aerospace
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 May 2026
💰 $2,147,483,647/yr

About the role

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Configuration Management Engineer to establish and lead the company’s configuration management (CM) framework and engineering process infrastructure. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for building scalable systems, driving configuration discipline, and ensuring product data integrity across a growing Department of Defense (DoD) contractor environment.

This individual will serve as the primary Configuration Management authority, responsible for developing and implementing structured processes that support engineering, manufacturing, and program execution. The ideal candidate is a builder and process architect—someone who thrives in ambiguous environments and can design, implement, and scale practical solutions that enable growth and compliance.

 

Essential Job Functions:

  • Serve as the company’s lead Configuration Management (CM) subject matter expert
  • Lead full lifecycle CM activities, including:
    • Configuration identification
    • Change management
    • Status accounting
    • Baseline management
    • Configuration audits (FCA/PCA)
  • Develop and maintain CM processes aligned with:
    • EIA-649
    • MIL-HDBK-61
    • AS9100
  • Establish governance structures that support engineering scalability, production readiness, and regulatory compliance
  • Develop policies, procedures, work instructions, and training materials to drive adoption
  • Design and implement end-to-end engineering workflows, including:
    • Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
    • Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/ECNs)
    • Revision control and release management
    • Part numbering systems and product baselines
    • Bill of Materials (BOM) governance
  • Build scalable processes that improve efficiency while maintaining traceability and control
  • Develop serialized part tracking and traceability methods supporting manufacturing and quality
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities within CM and engineering workflows
  • Own administration and optimization of SolidWorks PDM Professional
  • Configure and maintain:
    • Workflows and lifecycle states
    • Revision schemes and vault structures
    • User permissions and access controls
  • Ensure integrity and traceability of:
    • CAD models and drawings
    • BOMs and specifications
    • Manufacturing data packages
    • Software and firmware releases
  • Support integration and scalability across PLM, PDM, and ERP systems
  • Facilitate Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Engineering Review Board activities
  • Coordinate engineering releases and change implementation across:
    • Engineering
    • Manufacturing
    • Quality
    • Supply Chain
    • Program Management
  • Ensure all changes are properly evaluated, documented, approved, and implemented
  • Review technical documentation for release readiness and configuration compliance
  • Drive organizational adoption of disciplined configuration and release processes
  • Lead and support:
    • Functional Configuration Audits (FCA)
    • Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)
  • Support AS9100 certification and ongoing compliance initiatives
  • Ensure audit readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory audits (including DoD requirements)
  • Maintain robust data governance practices to support traceability and contractual compliance

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