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Job DescriptionJob Description

The Configuration Manager – Manufacturing Operations is responsible for ensuring disciplined implementation of engineering configuration within manufacturing.

Engineering configuration authority, design baselines, and drawing/model release ownership are managed by Engineering in Bingen, WA. This role ensures that manufacturing operations in Sterling, VA, Winchester, VA and potentially other sites execute strictly to the approved Bingen-managed configuration baseline, with clear version control, serial traceability, and effectivity governance.

A key immediate priority is supporting the structured establishment of configuration baselines, version discipline, and building block governance as the organization transitions from early builds into structured production ramp.

This role safeguards build integrity, prevents configuration drift, and enables scalable manufacturing execution.

Essential Responsibilities:

Baseline Establishment & Version Governance

· Support structured definition of build baselines and block/version strategy.

· Align manufacturing execution to engineering configuration baselines managed in Bingen.

· Establish clear configuration status accounting (CSA) for active production.

· Ensure consistent revision control across ERP/PLM systems.

· Drive disciplined version control during ramp and scale.

Manufacturing Configuration Implementation

· Ensure accurate implementation of ECNs released by Engineering in Bingen

· Verify that work orders accurately reflect the correct engineering revisions and applicable effectivity

· Prevent unauthorized configuration deviations on the shop floor

· Enforce serial- and lot-level effectivity control

Change Impact & Transition Management

· Perform manufacturing impact analysis for engineering changes.

· Identify WIP and material exposure during revision transitions.

· Coordinate implementation timing with Production, Supply Chain, and Quality.

· Support disposition planning for superseded or affected materials.

Serial Traceability & Build Record Integrity

· Maintain serial-level configuration tracking.

· Ensure build records align with approved engineering baseline.

· Support Quality during product release verification.

· Maintain configuration integrity within ERP and PLM systems.

Cross-Site Alignment & Governance

· Maintain structured alignment with Engineering Management in Bingen.

· Participate in configuration and change governance reviews.

· Ensure manufacturing feedback is incorporated into configuration decisions.

· Support scalable configuration processes across sites.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

7+ years of experience in aerospace, UAS, defense, or safety-critical configuration management. Experience implementing engineering baselines into manufacturing environments. Demonstrated experience implementing engineering baselines within manufacturing and production environments. Strong working knowledge of configuration management principles, including:

Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes

Revision and version control practices

Effectivity management

Serial-level traceability and product configuration tracking Experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to manage product configuration and data. Proven experience operating within production environments, supporting manufacturing configuration control beyond engineering-only development settings. Travel to Bingen, WA as needed.

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Demonstrated experience supporting transitions from Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) to full-rate production ramp Experience aligning and maintaining configuration governance Experience working within regulated and/or contract-driven program environments Experience supporting formal configuration control and change board processes

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in both office and manufacturing/production floor environments. Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer and reviewing technical documentation and configuration data. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during production floor reviews, audits, and configuration verification activities. Ability to visually inspect hardware, labels, serial numbers, and documentation for accuracy and compliance. Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or documentation weighing up to 20–25 pounds. Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, scanners, and document management systems. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when accessing manufacturing or laboratory areas (e.g., safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection). Ability to access production areas that may involve stairs, ladders, or confined workspaces, as required. Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams in office and production environments.

Company DescriptionHeven AeroTech (Heven), Headquartered in Northern Virginia with offices in Washington, Florida and Israel, our team thrives on collaboration, , and innovation. We are committed to creating a workplace where every voice matters, every effort is valued, and every team member has the tools to grow and succeed. We’d love to meet you if you’re ready to be the glue that holds a dynamic headquarters team together and lead with purpose.Company DescriptionHeven AeroTech (Heven), Headquartered in Northern Virginia with offices in Washington, Florida and Israel, our team thrives on collaboration, , and innovation. We are committed to creating a workplace where every voice matters, every effort is valued, and every team member has the tools to grow and succeed. We’d love to meet you if you’re ready to be the glue that holds a dynamic headquarters team together and lead with purpose.

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