Configuration Mgmt Specialist

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

Under general supervision, this position coordinates and administers assigned configuration management activities relative to identification, control, and accounting for systems and/or equipment in accordance with contractual requirements. Monitors procedures for assigned organization and recommends changes to engineering documents for assigned programs. Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Reviews released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities. Ensures change accounting activity is in compliance with configuration management policies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers configuration management activities related to identification, control and accounting for engineering documents, parts and BOMS for systems and/or equipment in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Maintains procedures to implement and process engineering documents for all assigned projects to ensure compliance with policies and scheduling requirements.
• Participates in reviewing engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality assurance and manufacturing to ensure compliance with customer requirements and Company policy.
• Reviews work project notifications to assure the accuracy of current contractual reporting requirements.
• Maintains procedures for storage, retention and destruction of company records, processing, filming, storing and retrieving current and historical design, technical and programmatic documents according to project, customer and company practices and requirements.
• May participate in change control meetings.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures.
• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or a related discipline and six or more years of progressive government or commercial configuration management experience. Equivalent professional government or commercial configuration management experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a general understanding of configuration management concepts and principles, related governmental rules and regulations and experience demonstrating a general application of those concepts and principles
• Ability to participate in the development of new CDM concepts and communicate and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment;
• Experience using PLM tool, Windchill experience desired;
• Knowledge of the 5 elements of Configuration Management;
• Familiarization with parts and bills-of-materials;
• Knowledge of material dispositions and effectivities for proposed changes;
• Ability to support verification and auditing, and status accounting activities;
• Organization skills to coordinate work phases;
• Ability to determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level and provide solutions to moderately complex proposal problems;
• Good communication, documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management;
• Ability to represent the organization on proposal matters with external customers. Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Salary:$73,700 - $128,780