Engineering Configuration Management Lead

IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs, shaping the future of electrical distribution systems. They are seeking a highly skilled Configuration Management Manager responsible for developing and maintaining configuration change control systems and ensuring the integrity of engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive configuration management (CM) plans, processes, and procedures aligned with industry standards
• Manage engineering change requests (ECRs), change notices (CNs), and product baselines to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance with internal and external requirements
• Assess current Engineering Tools (ET) and Change Notice (CN) processes within IEM, identify gaps, and implement solutions to enhance system efficiency and reliability
• Establish and enforce version control protocols and configuration status accounting practices to maintain consistency across engineering documentation
• Ensure end-to-end traceability of requirements, designs, and changes across the product lifecycle, supporting quality and compliance objectives
• Work closely with engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing and program management teams to maintain configuration integrity and support project goals
• Maintain configuration management audit account and performance metrics to stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making
• Provide support during internal and external audits, reviews, and compliance assessments related to configuration and change control

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in configuration management within commercial or similar industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of CM standards such as ISO 10007 and/or EIA-649
• Proficiency in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), PDM (Product Data Management), and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems
• Demonstrated experience with engineering change management processes and document control systems
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to support and lead configuration-related audits and compliance reviews