Configuration Management Manager

Description:

Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Signia designs, manufactures, and services a wide range of products, that include mission equipment, thermal management systems, engine technology, and propellers. The Signia brands are leaders in their respective markets and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and end-users.

Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, located in Anaheim, CA is one of the worlds leading providers of Search & Rescue (SAR) and Human External Cargo (HEC) advanced mission equipment for civil, commercial, and military helicopters.

Position Overview

Location: Anaheim, CA (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Pay: $130,000 - $140,000 per year

The Configuration Management Manager leads the configuration management function and oversees the Drafting and Engineering Services teams supporting engineering and product development activities. This role manages configuration data within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and their integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to ensure data integrity, configuration control, and effective collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.

The position supports product lifecycle activities across a wide range of systems and configurationsfrom creation through obsolescenceincluding hardware, software, firmware, COTS, development, test, production, and fielded baselines.

This role ensures configuration control and compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), technical, regulatory, and company requirements. The manager identifies and resolves data anomalies, applies analytical problem-solving, and communicates complex processes effectively in both verbal and written formats. Additionally, the role supports PLM administration and business initiatives, partnering with IT and engineering teams to enhance system workflows and improve data accuracy.

What Youll Do

• Configuration Management Leadership - Establish and maintain configuration management policies, processes, and standards across the organization.
• Engineering Change Management - Manage the Engineering Change Request (CR) and Change Order (CO) process.
• Drafting and Engineering Services Management - Lead and manage the Drafting team responsible for engineering drawings, CAD documentation, and revisions. Ensure drafting standards, drawing quality, and documentation compliance. Provide engineering services support for product documentation, BOM management, and technical documentation. Understanding of ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5M -1994 or later).
• Process Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve configuration management, documentation workflows, and engineering services processes. Develop metrics and reporting for configuration control, change management, and documentation accuracy.
• Team Leadership - Manage and mentor drafting and engineering services staff. Set team goals, performance metrics, and development plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely configuration updates.
• Execute/support configuration audits and reviews to ensure adherence to policy, plans and applicable standards.

Who You Are

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• 710+ years of experience in configuration management, engineering documentation, or product data management.
• 35+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault ENOVIA, or similar).
• Strong understanding of engineering change management processes (ECR/ECO).
• Experience managing CAD drawing control and BOM structures.
• Must be able to read and interpret procedures required to meet the contractual requirements of the programs assigned.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoints, PDF editors)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to work on a team
• Configuration and product data management
• PLM and ERP system expertise
• Engineering change control
• Process improvement and documentation control
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Whats In It for You

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching
• In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, Onboard Systems also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU). GPUs are tied directly to company growth and reward all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

Compensation details: 130000-140000 Yearly Salary

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