Configuration Management Specialist

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

Estimated annual base pay:  $75,748.00(minimum) - $94,685.00(midpoint)

         Stock Options

         All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 

         9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity 

         Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

         12 paid holidays, including floating holidays 

         Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance  

         Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave 

         Paid parental leave (effective 1 Jan)

         Adoption Assistance  

         Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits 

         Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 

         Member referral bonus 

         Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

         Voluntary benefits, including:  

o    Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

o    Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you're a Configuration Management Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Configuration Management Specialist Level 1 ensures the accuracy and proper dissemination of product configuration data. Implements and enforces proper product configuration identification, effective change control and configuration status accounting. This position typically reports to the Engineering Configuration Manager and works under a high degree of supervision.

What's In It For You 

At Woodward, our "employees" are called and treated as "members" and we've created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member.  It's an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.   

What you will be doing 

         Maintain configuration control in accordance with the program CM plan to ensure compliance with internal, customer and regulatory requirements.

         Distribute Change Requests (CRs) to appropriate reviewers.

         Distribute Change Implementation Board (CIB) notices for review and approval.

         Assess engineering drawing releases and design changes to ensure the appropriate level of drawing. control, change classification, and item identification based on customer and regulatory requirements.

What We Are Looking For 

         Basic understanding of Configuration Management theories and principles as well as practical experience.

         Basic understanding of the relationship of all types of configuration data and how they are assembled in a database to facilitate configuration queries and reports.

         Strong computer skills (ERP and PDM experience preferred).

         Working knowledge of hardware and software Configuration Management.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. - ITAR POSITIONS ONLY

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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