Configuration Management Lead I (PLM)

TL;DR

Configuration Management Lead I (PLM/ERP): Overseeing configuration control activities across engineering, quality, and supply chain functions with an accent on product configuration integrity and PLM workflows. Focus on managing BOM structures, leading Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, and ensuring compliance with EIA-649 standards.

Location: Remote (US) or onsite in Braintree, MA or Wake Forest, NC. Must meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Salary: $97,448 - $121,784

Company

hirify.global is a U.S. defense contractor specializing in naval technology, including sonar, radar, and unmanned undersea platforms.

What you will do

• Manage configuration items, baselines, and change control activities in accordance with EIA-649 standards.
• Administer PLM systems, including workflows, Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and document releases.
• Lead Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings to ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Perform detailed cross-references between drawings, BOMs, and supporting documents to identify errors.
• Prepare and submit Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) for government programs.
• Conduct Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Systems, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in configuration management within a complex engineering environment.
• Strong proficiency with PLM systems (e.g., Agile, Windchill) and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle EBS, Epicor).
• Deep understanding of BOM structures and Engineering Change Management processes.
• Must be a U.S. national and eligible for security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience developing new PLM workflows or optimizing existing processes.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying data or documentation inconsistencies.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous leave policy including up to 140 hours PTO for the first year and 11 paid holidays.
• Financial perks: 401k with company match and annual performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health coverage: HSA contributions and insurance starting the 1st of the month following hire.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement through an Educational Assistance Program.
• Additional benefits: $75 monthly student loan repayment program and wellness incentives.