Configuration Management Specialist 2 at Kontron America Inc in San Diego, California

Job Description:

Description:

Kontron is a global leader in IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT). Kontron offers individual solutions in the areas of Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 through a combined portfolio of hardware, software and services. With its standard and customized products based on highly reliable state-of-the-art technologies, Kontron provides secure and connected applications for a wide variety of industries. As a result, customers benefit from accelerated time-to-market, lower total cost of ownership, extended product lifecycles and the best fully integrated applications.

In addition to being an established global presence with opportunities for growth, Kontron encourages communication through all levels of the organization to ensure a common direction and allow our employees to make informed decisions. Our culture has been created by the people who work here, making Kontron a fast-paced, friendly, and enjoyable workplace with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a flexible-shift 9/80 work (eligibility determined by department) which gives employees every other Friday off.

We have an exciting opportunity for a mid-level role as Configuration Management Specialist 2 to join our Kontron Family! This role controls the configuration of products and services at a company-wide level relating to product information and documentation, while providing coaching and training of personnel and in use of company mandated systems (such as ECR/ECO)

• Writes and implements ECRs (including suggested solutions with input from Engineering), ECNs and manages the process from product inception to product end of life
• Analyzes, reviews and implements engineering change activities to ensure adherence to company procedures and policies as well as configuration management best practices. This includes Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Engineering Change Notations (ECN)
• Creates and sends contract manufacturer / vendor packages
• Controls bills of materials, engineering drawings/documents, manuals, etc.
• Responsible for proper documentation and execution of proposed changes
• Responsible for proper approval authority of changes
• Responsible for proper notification of change releases and archival of documentation
• Creates ECOs/ECNs from approved ECRs
• Responsible for SAP item master, material master input and output with a high level of accuracy
• Issues controlled documentation and responsible for following associated processes
• Chairs Change Control Board (CCB) and compiles and reports on any issues. Responsible for CCB process adherence and improvement.
• Investigates and validate issues and concerns regarding configuration
• Writes Deviations/Waivers and implements and manages the process from product inception to product end of life
• Assists with the creation and updates of Product Work Instructions (aka Assembly Instructions) with input from Engineering
• Controls documentation repository and archives
• Ensures proper marking and control of Export and Compliance engineering documents and ensures adherence to ITAR and technical data requirements
• Provides part number creation and documentation submission reviews
• Identifies and implements process improvements as approved by management
• Works closely with internal partners which includes Kontron sister companies across various time zones
• Lifts SAP product flags and resets
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be a US Person (US citizen or green card holder)
• 5+ years Document Control / Configuration Management and/or hands on experience in manufacturing engineering (or a combination of both); Bachelors Degree is a plus
• Experience writing ECRs, writing deviations and assisting in the creation of product work instructions
• ERP (SAP) experience highly desired
• CMII certification (level 1 and level 2) preferred
• Familiarity with computer software, hardware and electronics
• Familiarity of ISO 9001 or equivalent such as ISO 13485, AS9100) would be helpful
• MS office suite and MS Teams a plus

Status: Temporary Contract

Duration: 1-3 months (possibility of extension)

Looking for an honorable, professional, ethical, team player to work in a team environment who wants to be a contributor to the success of the organization.

Feel up to the challenge? Please apply

Requirements:

PI251050674

Salary:

$70,000.00

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