VSE Aviation ยท 2 days ago
Sr. Configuration Management Leader
Independence, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelVSE Aviation is seeking a Sr. Configuration Management Engineer who will be responsible for aerospace configuration management systems and processes. The engineer will manage the entire process from change initiation to customer approval to final release, ensuring compliance with internal and customer requirements while leading cross-functional teams.
AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Define and document configuration items and documentation such as engineering drawings and specifications
Develop and maintain configuration management policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001), regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA), and company objectives for aircraft systems, components, and software
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and technical support teams to define configuration requirements, document specifications, and maintain configuration data repositories (e.g., PLM systems, CMMS tools)
Implement and maintain version control systems for hardware ensuring traceability of changes and adherence to internal and regulatory requirements
Lead the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines, version control, and change management processes for aircraft design, manufacturing, maintenance, and operational activities, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability
Develop and enforce change management processes for modifying configurations including submission, review, approval, and implementation of changes
Maintain accurate records including status, location, and history of configuration items, using configuration management databases
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Responsible for aerospace configuration management systems and processes
Manage the entire process from change initiation to customer approval to final release
Establish and maintain configuration management processes to ensure compliance with internal and customer requirements
Lead cross-functional teams
Drive continuous improvement
Ensure regulatory compliance within the aviation sector
Define and document configuration items and documentation such as engineering drawings and specifications
Develop and maintain configuration management policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001), regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA), and company objectives for aircraft systems, components, and software
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and technical support teams to define configuration requirements, document specifications, and maintain configuration data repositories (e.g., PLM systems, CMMS tools)
Implement and maintain version control systems for hardware ensuring traceability of changes and adherence to internal and regulatory requirements
Lead the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines, version control, and change management processes for aircraft design, manufacturing, maintenance, and operational activities, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability
Develop and enforce change management processes for modifying configurations including submission, review, approval, and implementation of changes
Maintain accurate records including status, location, and history of configuration items, using configuration management databases
Company
VSE Aviation
VSE Aviation is positioned in the aerospace industry to support our customers with maintenance, repair, and overhaul services.
Founded in 2015
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
K
Keith Windham
CEO A.I.R. / VP of BD VSE Aviation
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