Configuration Management/Engineering Liaison

Configuration Management/Engineering Liaison

Job Description

Represents the configuration and data management function managing engineering administrative matters. Recommends, interprets, and/or implements configuration management and engineering company and internal administrative policies and procedures. Performs a combination of configuration and data management administrative tasks for the mechanical, electrical, and special test equipment engineering functions as required.

NGDS is looking for a Configuration Management/Engineering Liaison to assist Engineering with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System support.

• Assist document authors with document creation within the PLM System
• Assisting Engineers with creation of Change Request and Change Notices
• Review metadata and items within the PLM System for completeness as required
• Respond to PLM Break/Fix tickets
• Provide PLM navigation tutorials
• Assist document authors in the upload of documents to the PLM System
• Assist document authors in establishing the correct relationships within the PLM System
• Assist with Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) part creation in MRP/ERP System
• Interpret PLM error messages and assist document authors in resolving

Basic Qualifications (Level 2):

• High school diploma/GED and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience. Will consider a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 years of relevant experience.
• Experience following documented rules and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements
• Candidate must have solid written and verbal skills to effectively interact with other functional organizations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance within a timeframe set forth by management. US Citizenship required

Basic Qualifications (Level 3):

• High school diploma/GED and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience. Will consider a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience following documented rules and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements
• Candidate must have solid written and verbal skills to effectively interact with other functional organizations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance within a timeframe set forth by management. US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance Secret (or higher)
• Working knowledge of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61A
• Experience working in a configuration management product life cycle system (i.e., Agile PLM, Teamcenter, CMPro, etc.)
• Working knowledge and understanding of engineering documentation (i.e., models, drawings, specifications, parts, change notices, manufacturing plans, and manufacturing procedures)
• Experience in military, government, commercial aerospace industry (e.g., aviation/equipment maintenance, aircraft operations, or commercial industrial technology companies)
• Experience working in an Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System (i.e., Deltek, Oracle, SAP, etc.)

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.