Specialist - Configuration Management

The Avionics Specialist - Configuration Data Management position reports to the Configuration Management Sub-Section Manager within the Avionics & Electrical Power Center of Excellence (COE). This position will support product and program teams by reviewing, releasing, and maintaining configuration-controlled technical data and delivering customer-required data deliverables (SDRLs) in accordance with defined procedures.

Note: This is not an IT position

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, and deliver configuration-controlled engineering data and change packages per documented procedures and applicable customer and standards/regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate with cross-departments/functional staff and support/initiate related communications as required to complete assigned tasks.

• Support configuration boards and associated reviews necessary to determine impact of proposed engineering data releases and changes.

• Support configuration management and/or artifact related activities (i.e., change task execution and checking functions, number assignments, parts list support, data gathering for reports, maintain delivery logs, documentation preparation/analysis, access/utilize portals and tools as needed.)

• Support customer/regulatory authority audits on an as required basis.

• Works under guidance of experienced team members; follows defined procedures and escalates issues as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a High School diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Configuration Management, Project Management, and/or Engineering)

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status

Preferred Qualifications

• Clear, concise oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal/customer service skills

• Strong PC skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (W

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. This includes Avionics Computing Systems, Mission Systems, Navigation and Guidance Systems, and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers - people just like you.