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Pivotal · 1 day ago

Configuration Specialist

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$110K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, known for their innovative designs and developments. The Configuration Specialist will manage the company's change control process and ensure accurate product configuration information across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

AerospaceAir TransportationAutonomous VehiclesManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate Change Board meetings; ensure timely review, disposition, and execution of Change Requests (CRs), Change Orders (COs), and Change Actions (CAs)

Own and enforce the change control process across engineering, manufacturing, and operations

Maintain and evolve product configuration baselines for aircraft, subsystems, and accessories

Ensure traceability and documentation of released items in 3DEXPERIENCE PLM; synchronize BOMs and parts data with Epicor ERP

Act as a liaison between design, supply chain, production, and quality teams for change management coordination

Develop training, checklists, templates, and workflows to improve change control process efficiency

Monitor as built and post-delivery configuration changes to ensure compliance and traceability

Participate in internal audits and support readiness for AS9100 and ISO9001 quality system reviews

Qualification

3DEXPERIENCE PLMEpicor ERPChange managementConfiguration managementEngineering change workflowsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related fields

3+ years of experience in configuration or document control, change management, or PLM administration within aerospace, automotive, or regulated industries

Hands-on experience with PLM tools (preferably 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA) and ERP systems (preferably Epicor)

Strong understanding of engineering change workflows and product lifecycle management

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Effective communicator with the ability to facilitate meetings and drive alignment

Preferred

Familiarity with AS9100D, ISO9001, EIA649C or similar standards

Knowledge of multi-level configured and resolved BOM structures, effectivity management, variant management and serial number traceability

Experience supporting or leading CCB activities at a Tier 1 or Tier 2 aerospace or defense supplier

Background in eVTOL, aerospace propulsion systems, or regulated mobility products

Experience with software change management for software-defined vehicles or similar products

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k plans

Company

Pivotal

Pivotal develops and builds antonymous, electric propulsion VTOL aircraft for people & cargo in consumer, defense & public safety markets

Founded in 2016

Palo Alto, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://pivotal.aero

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