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Unusual Machines · 12 hours ago

Configuration Manager

Orlando, Florida, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Unusual Machines is a company focused on manufacturing and engineering, and they are seeking a Configuration Manager to oversee configuration management across all products and ensure BOM accuracy. The role involves managing change requests, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing processes for product lifecycle management.

AerospaceDrone ManagementDronesMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Managing change requests (ECO, MCO, DCO) and driving them through cross-functional review

Owning and improving BOM accuracy across multiple motor and drone products

Acting as the primary system owner for our PLM platform (Arena or similar)

Supporting integration between PLM and NetSuite ERP

Working side-by-side with Engineering, Product, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

Documenting every iteration, revision, and configuration across hundreds of evolving components

Ensuring all product and manufacturing documentation is audit-ready

Serving as our document control lead for future ISO and government audits

Project managing changes - from magnet swaps to multi-component redesigns

Building new processes that eliminate spreadsheet-based tracking and move us into automated, scalable systems

Own configuration management across all products, components, and assemblies

Maintain 100% BOM accuracy, including SKUs, part structures, and documentation

Lead and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), and Document Change Orders (DCOs)

Implement and administer the company’s PLM system (Arena preferred)

Create processes for revision control, version tracking, and product configuration

Support PLM ↔ ERP (NetSuite) integration and data synchronization

Drive cross-functional alignment across Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality

Establish document control processes that meet ISO 9001 and audit requirements

Serve as the central point of contact for all product documentation and configuration questions

Consolidate scattered spreadsheets into controlled digital workflows

Manage product configuration for hundreds of iterations and development cycles

Improve data accuracy, traceability, and compliance across product lifecycle stages

Support ongoing BOM clean-up, product structuring, and standardization efforts

Work in a hands-on environment where details, version control, and documentation rigor are essential

Qualification

PLM system managementBOM accuracyChange order managementERP integrationDocument control processesProcess improvementCross-functional collaborationProject management

Required

Detail-oriented and organized

Experience in fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environments

Ability to manage multiple change initiatives

Experience building PLM frameworks from scratch

Ability to create disciplined processes for BOM accuracy, change orders, configuration control, and document traceability

Experience managing change requests (ECO, MCO, DCO)

Ownership and improvement of BOM accuracy across multiple products

Experience as a primary system owner for PLM platforms (Arena or similar)

Support integration between PLM and NetSuite ERP

Ability to document iterations, revisions, and configurations

Ensure product and manufacturing documentation is audit-ready

Project management skills for changes

Ability to build new processes that eliminate spreadsheet-based tracking

Ownership of configuration management across all products, components, and assemblies

Maintain 100% BOM accuracy, including SKUs, part structures, and documentation

Lead and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), and Document Change Orders (DCOs)

Implement and administer the company's PLM system