Senior Configuration Management Specialist

Description

Senior Configuration Management Specialist

ABOUT KYMETA

Kymeta revolutionizes satellite communications through Intelligent Communications Platforms (ICPs). Our electronically steered flat panel antennas enable seamless communications on-the-move. Kymeta solutions serve government, military, maritime, transport, and public safety clients worldwide, providing uninterrupted connectivity and spatial intelligence anywhere, anytime. With over 150 patents, Kymeta is shaping the future of global communications. For more information, visit kymetacorp.com


JOB SUMMARY

The senior configuration management specialist at Kymeta is a key role in our product development and production process. You will facilitate transitions through design phases of our new product development process, coordinate configuration updates and change approvals, and align our Enterprise Resource Planning and Product Lifecycle Management systems. You will interact day-to-day with Engineering Operations Procurement and Contract Manufacturing personnel to resolve issues and ensure that the design and production needs are satisfied and that Kymeta meets or exceeds customer quality expectations.


This position is based at our facility in Woodinville, WA and reports to the Kymeta Quality Manger


KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Owns and stewards company's configuration management data and compliance to procedures - ISO

• Periodically evaluating and selecting new PLM tools for the company

• Reviewing and processing engineering change orders for accuracy according to configuration management review processes

• Following up with cross functional team members to implement change orders in a timely fashion

• Oversees the Change Board process including scheduling team meeting, managing the overall process and assuring related actions are complete

• Updating and reviewing item master data in Kymeta's ERP system in accordance with ongoing changes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Conducting BOM audits, item obsolescence reviews, and product regulatory audits

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Detailed experience and management responsibilities for a broad range of PLM tools with expert knowledge of Arena's PLM software.

• Detailed experience with Oracle or other ERP data entry/management processes

• Strong sense of ownership to all assigned areas of responsibility and proven track record in driving continuous improvement in those areas.

• Ability to communicate information using standard Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, Office, Power Point, Project and Visio

• A minimum of 5 years of experience generating and maintaining product Configuration Management.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

• 3rd party certification in Configuration Management is desirable but not required

COMPENSATION

Kymeta is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $90,000- $140,000. This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and geography. The total compensation package for this position includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.


BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:


Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Vision & Dental


Life/AD&D


Employee Assistance Program


401k


Paid Time Off

• Exempt employees: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year

• Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year

Kymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.