JOB TITLE: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Platform Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Configuration Management Specialist. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of UAV configuration requirements and deliverables. This role will ensure all UAV configurations meet safety standards and operational needs as required by the customer. This includes configuration management planning, identification, control, status accounting and quality control of the scope of work.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that the inventory attached to the Platform Aerospace fleet of aircraft is kept current in all relevant databases.

• Collaborate with project team and stakeholders to understand configuration requirements on assigned projects.

• Review all engineering departments documents, comparing details to project requirements.

• Review and analyze initial plans, templates, drawings, and/or software documents to ensure continuity of product design configuration.

• Collaborate with required members to prepare engineering change proposals.

• Assist with implementation of approved modifications across fielded inventory where required

• Assist with developing and implementing records and status systems for assigned projects.

• Develop and run process for tracking average work hours on scheduled maintenance.

• Ensure parts numbering and serialization are maintained, as noted in plans and specifications, by managing the product identification process.

• Track consumed parts across all Vanilla sites and advise project managers and key stakeholders on usage. Assist with reorders when needed.

• Develop and run process for tracking failures of equipment and report metrics.

• Streamline processes and collaborate as needed to improve efficiency within the company.

• Gather information, maintain compliance documents.

• Analyze data and business processes to promote optimization opportunities, report metrics to Directors and Executive team.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of related experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance

• Extreme attention to detail

• High level of organization

• Working knowledge in engineering and/or configuration field (manufacturing environment preferred)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment

• Ability to collaborate with others and work in a team setting

• Critical thinking/problem solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM related field

• Ability to concentrate while performing complex tasks for sustained periods

• Decision making skills

• Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

• Ability to traverse manufacturing facility