Lead Specialist - Configuration Management

Job Description SummaryAt GE Aerospace, engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.
Locations in order of preference: Grand Rapids, MI, Clearwater, FL or Remote.
Important Note: This is not an IT position. This role is centered on engineering configuration management and data delivery activities, not software development or IT systems administration.

Job Description

GE Aerospace is hiring a Lead Configuration/Data Management Specialist for the support of engineering design and development configuration control of aviation and aerospace products. In this role, you will be responsible for execution in support of site based configuration and data management activities such as establishing baselines, controlling changes, tracking configuration items as part of the change request cycle. This positions primary responsibilities will be delivery and tracking of SDRL/CDRL items to the customer, as well as archival of program artifacts.

Important Note: This is not an IT position. This role is centered on engineering configuration management and data delivery activities, not software development or IT systems administration.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support the review, preparation, delivery, and checking of data, documentation, & engineering changes per documented procedures and governing regulatory authorities and standards.

• Collaborate with cross-departmental/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.

• Perform Configuration/Data Management related activities. (i.e., change task execution and checking functions, delivery of contract data requirements (CDRL) items to customers, number assignments, data gathering for reports, maintain delivery logs, documentation preparation/analysis, access/utilize portals and tools as needed.).

• Adhere to Configuration & Data delivery related procedures and policies throughout a program/product lifecycle.

• Lead activities relative to Configuration Control & Data Delivery for related projects and productivity initiatives.

• Has familiarity of commonly-used configuration, data, and export control concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Performs a variety of complex tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Configuration/Data Management for engineering projects.).

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.  GE will require proof of status prior to employment.            

Desired Characteristics:

• Delivery of Contract Data Requirement items (CDRL) to customer base utilizing different delivery tools.

• Knowledge and understanding of EIA649 standard and other aerospace industry standards.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Strong PC Skills.

• Experience with Windchill Product Data Management (PDM) or other Enterprise data management tool.

• Experience in a Military/Aviation Engineering environment.

• Clear, concise oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal/customer service skills.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

The base pay range for this position is $90,800.00 - $121,100.00 -USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 8/01/2025.​

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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#LI-Remote - This is a remote position