Engineering Data and Product Configuration Administrator

About Frontier Aerospace Corporation

Frontier Aerospace Corporation conceptualizes, designs, proves, and additively manufactures in-space and launch system rocket propulsion thrusters. From concept ideation to product development to qualification testing to customer delivery, we have a proven philosophy and the in-house resources necessary to design, build, test, and deliver reliable, high-performance liquid propellant thrusters for our nation's critical in-space, commercial, civilian, and defense applications.  Whether they are used for attitude control, orbit transfer, lunar and exo-moon landing, deep-space missions, or high-thrust divert systems, Frontier's thrusters meet the most demanding requirements.

 

Our customers are hungry for a propulsion supplier who can reliably meet their requirements and who is responsive to their needs. Frontier's mission is to do just that, by advancing breakthrough propulsion technologies and providing industry-leading customer responsiveness. Ultimately, it's our fantastic team of dedicated professionals and hard-working tradespeople who make this a reality. As a small, but rapidly growing company, there are many opportunities for our team members to grow and take on new and exciting responsibilities - to be more than just another worker.  Come make a difference and share in our success!

Engineering Data and Product Configuration Administrator

Come join our growing team where you will get to make a difference daily by continuing to help build our reputation for quality, responsiveness, and the ability to handle complex products. We have an exciting opportunity for a Engineering Data and Product Configuration Administrator. We are looking for an experienced business-level administrator for our engineering data systems, including Windchill Product Lifecycle Management, ION Manufacturing Execution, and SharePoint document systems.  Accurate management of the data in these systems provides a critical part of our overall product lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of the entire Configuration Management framework, including identifying and documenting the items to be controlled and the information to be captured and recorded.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute configuration management throughout the project lifecycle, including development, migration, deployment, and security
• Oversee the daily management of configuration items
• Define and document best practices for the creation and management of bill of material, CAD documents, and other related documents
• Support design, quality, and manufacturing engineers by clarifying processes, answering questions, and directly helping when issues arise
• Review and update configuration management processes
• Plan and oversee enhancements, often in collaboration with IT personnel and outside service suppliers
• Define and run end-user validation and acceptance testing exercises
• Liaise between the end-users and the software supplier on technical issues
• Manage licensing and permissions for individual users, groups, and roles
• Investigate and troubleshoot workflow and data issues

Relevant Experience and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Information Technology or 5 years of directly applicable experience in an Aerospace environment
• Certification or experience with ERP/MRP/MES systems a plus
• Direct experience supporting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or Enovia
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) products
• Experience with SharePoint
• Experience with configuration management tools
• Ability to work independently, excellent communication skills, ability to effectively schedule and prioritize workflow, and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
• Excellent organizational, time management, and process management skills as well as keen attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication
• Must have strong multi-tasking skills and be able to work well under pressure
• Flexible and able to adapt to change within an evolving group
  

 

Travel Requirements:

• Local interoffice travel expected (25 miles one-way) during setup of new facility (in Newbury Park, CA) and shutdown of old facility (in Simi Valley, CA)

 

Employment Criteria:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Employment Statement:

The responsibilities described on this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee. The scope of the job may also change as necessitated by business demands.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Frontier Aerospace participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program at www.e-verify.gov.

Pay:   Salary $90,000 to $130,000 annually DOE

Employment Type and Exempt Status:  Full-time / Exempt

Benefits:  12 company paid holidays

                  Vacation days and Sick days

                  401(k) w/company matching

                  Medical

                  Dental, Vision, Life

                  Health savings account