Configuration Management (CM) Manager

Company Overview

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology supporting our ATARS product enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Configuration Management (CM) Manager to own and lead the Red 6 CM organization and its technical management processes. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for establishing implementing and managing CM processes that ensure product integrity traceability and baseline control throughout the full product lifecycle. The CM Manager serves as the CM authority for the company administers the Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and partners closely with Engineering Program Management Production and Quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the end-to-end CM function including configuration identification control status accounting and audits.

• Establish and maintain product baselines.

• Administer the Configuration Control Boards (CCB) including supporting meetings and processing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).

• Manage engineering drawing and technical data package release and change processes; oversee document control and data management.

• Lead a team of CM analysts and data management personnel; define workflows assign responsibilities and drive process maturity.

• Support program reviews FCAs/PCAs and customer deliverables related to CM including CDRL/SDRLs deliverables and CDRLs/SDRLs specific to CM plans and reports.

• Interface with PLM tools (e.g. PTC Windchill Teamcenter or equivalent) to manage configuration data and engineering change workflows.

• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure CM requirements flow down and compliance is maintained across the supply chain.

• Develop and track CM metrics report status and issues to program leadership and customers on a regular cadence.

• Support proposal activities by defining CM scope estimating CM labor and contributing to technical volumes.

Required Qualifications

• AA/AS or BA/BS in related technical discipline plus 8+ years of progressive CM experience in aerospace defense or a closely related highly regulated industry.

• 3+ years in a leadership role including technical management process ownership.

• Deep working knowledge of CM standards and principles (e.g. part numbering release workflows).

• Demonstrated experience administering CCBs processing engineering changes and managing configuration baselines through development and production.

• Proficiency with PLM tools (PTC Windchill Teamcenter or equivalent) CAD systems and data management systems.

• Experience with DoD government contracts CDRL management and configuration audit processes.

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly present CM status and issues to program leadership and customers.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Engineering Program Management Production and Quality teams.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related technical field.

• Prior experience in a startup or like environment where CM processes were being stood up or incrementally scaled.

• Experience with PTC Windchill and CREO as part of integrated design and CM workflows.

• Knowledge of MIL-STD documentation standards and defense acquisition lifecycle processes specifically MIL-HDBK-61 Configuration Management and IEEE/ISO 15288 Systems and software engineering — System life cycle processes.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Healthcare Dental and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)

• Paid time off including vacation sick paid holidays and parental leave

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity)
  

Note

Red 6 reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.

This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights privileges or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Red 6 has the right to change any and all terms of this job description including but not limited to job responsibilities qualifications and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment.

Red Six Aerospace Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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What We Do

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology supporting our ATARS product enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments

Why Work With Us

Every employee at Red 6 is closely involved with their team and our tech. Here you will have the opportunity to be truly impactful. You will be a trusted contributor from Day 1. Self-starters and go-getters are encouraged to give their input and solve problems daily. We are a unique team that shares a common mission.

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