Engineering Configuration Management Lead

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Configuration Management Manager will develop and maintain robust configuration change control systems and ensure the integrity of engineering documentation and change control processes 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