Configuration Management Specialist

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Configuration Management Specialist at our Lynnwood, WA location.


This is an on-site position.


About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You'll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!


Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for execution of Configuration Management (CM) practices using Crane approved PLM systems. Responsibilities include change coordination, including changes to configuration data items, production releases to manufacturing, system data, engineering and marketing documentation, and customer submittals. Responsible for after-release actions into Crane ERP system from both PLM systems. Responsible for investigation and troubleshooting for integrator errors from PLM to ERP system. Responsible PLM administration and business-related projects to ensure CM practices are followed.


Hours for this role are Monday-Friday, 6AM - 3PM .

Essential Functions:

• Understanding of operational requirement documents for business requirements in the form of site procedures; i.e. GEN, EIS, AEP, SOP, WI's, etc.
• Maintains the daily activities for product configuration, documentation, and the Product Lifecycle Management Systems
• Working with PLM Applications team in the development and upgrading of PLM Systems
• Support Customer Submittal processes, accessing customer portals, ShareFile, etc. following CUI requirement for file sharing
• Generate BOMs and part numbers using Crane approved PLM systems to control the product structure throughout its lifecycle
• Implements document/data management solutions with a primary focus on document control and records management, along with updating and writing new CM procedures
• Maintain Configuration Management system - Perform PLM system management tasks including testing and implementation in a sandbox environment
• Responds to changing technology environment and participates in decision making activities relating to customers' needs
• Acts as key interface between functional areas and document control processes
• Make recommendations on system and process improvements and management policy changes
• Crosstrain and support onboarding of new associates. Deliver training to PLM users
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years' experience of document management/configuration management experience in a technology environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Knowledge: 2+ years of Agile/TeamCenter PLM software system administration (or similar); Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment
• Skills : Proficient with MS Office Suite; Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to work on a team
• Education/Certification : High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• CMII certificate preferred
• Bachelor's degree
• Familiar with ITAR/EAR Export requirements, AS9100, EIA-649 and knowledge of quality standards

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

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Hourly Range: $41.37 - $50.23 USD

Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.


This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.