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ESA - Electronic Security Association

Change Control Manager

ESA - Electronic Security Association

. Own the configuration management strategy, plan, and procedures across hardware product lines, including part numbering, revision control, lifecycle phases, and BOM structure .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,882 - $146,029 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in configuration management and PLM systems, ensuring integrity and compliance of product data throughout the product lifecycle. Proven ability to lead teams, manage engineering change processes, and drive continuous improvement in configuration management practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Configuration Management StrategyPLM System AdministrationEngineering Change Processes (ECR/ECO)Team LeadershipData Integrity Audits

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Hard Skills
Configuration ManagementDocument ControlChange Control ManagementRevision ControlMulti-Level BOM ManagementImpact AnalysisProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)Data CleanupContinuous ImprovementMetrics Reporting
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCoachingCommunicationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Arena PLMWindchillAgileTeamcenterPropelERP SystemsCAD/PDM SystemsQuality Systems
Industry Keywords
Hardware ProductsNew Product Introduction (NPI)Approved Manufacturer ListsRoHS ComplianceChange Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the configuration management strategy, plan, and procedures across hardware product lines, including part numbering, revision control, lifecycle phases, and BOM structure
  • Serve as business owner and lead administrator of the PLM system, including item categories, attributes, lifecycle phases, change workflows, routing, and user roles
  • Maintain the integrity of items, BOMs, approved manufacturer lists, and controlled documents in the PLM system through regular audits and data cleanup
  • Lead the engineering change process (ECR/ECO and deviations) end to end
  • Ensure engineering changes include complete impact analysis covering inventory disposition, cost, effectivity, firmware compatibility, and compliance impact
  • Partner with Hardware Engineering to embed configuration control early in product development
  • Partner with Program Management on stage-gate release readiness (EVT, DVT, PVT, MP) and launch timelines
  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to release product data to contract manufacturers and confirm builds match the approved configuration
  • Own integrations and data flows between the PLM system and ERP, CAD/PDM, and quality systems
  • Support product compliance and quality audits with complete, traceable configuration records, including RoHS and certification data in the PLM system
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of configuration management and document control professionals
  • Establish and report configuration management metrics, including ECO cycle time, change backlog, and BOM accuracy, to engineering and business leadership
  • Drive continuous improvement of configuration management processes, training, documentation, and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of experience leading configuration management, document control, or PLM for hardware products
  • 2+ years managing Change Control teams
  • Hands-on, administrator-level experience with an enterprise PLM system, such as Arena, Windchill, Agile, Teamcenter, or Propel
  • Experience managing engineering change processes (ECR/ECO), revision control, and multi-level BOMs
  • Experience partnering directly with Engineering teams to release products through new product introduction (NPI) stage gates
  • Experience releasing product data to JDMs and contract manufacturers
  • Experience managing people or leading a team
  • Experience with Arena PLM valued

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based bonus of up to 10% of annual base salary, contingent upon individual and company performance
  • Life and health insurance
  • Life assistance program
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Vacation and holidays