Configuration Management Lead at Supernal
Costa Mesa, CA
About the Job
Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?
Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.
The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.
What we do:
The Configuration Management Lead reports directly to the Aircraft Integration Manager and is responsible for ensuring proper collaboration across all engineering functional groups. The role involves leading all engineering Configuration Management activities and assisting in developing standardized processes and procedures. The person in this role will be responsible for managing the configuration of all product data produced by the Supernal team and by the suppliers during the development and manufacture of the aircraft.
What you can do:
- Collaborate with various engineering subject areas to design high-reliability, safety-critical systems for an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
- Demonstrate understanding of Configuration Management (CM) concepts, principles, and practices, especially in the aerospace industry
- Coordinate the Configuration Management team’s workflow
- Develop a comprehensive Configuration Management Plan (CMP) that is in line with industry guidelines and standard processes and prepares documentation needed during the audits from regulatory bodies such as FAA and EASA
- Assume ownership of the execution of the organizational change process, ensuring changes are well documented, impacts assessed, reviewed, and communicated in a timely manner.
- Take baselines of the program configuration data and make it available for critical design gate reviews such as PDR and CDR
- Facilitate various change and configuration management boards such as CCB, etc
- Analyze product baselines for compliance with regulatory and industry standards
- Responsible for performing periodic internal audits to ensure compliance and continually update the processes and documentation
- Coach and mentor junior team members to develop and guide them in their career progression
- Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
- Up to 10% of domestic and international travel
- Other duties as assigned
What you can contribute:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Configuration Management of complex multi-domain product data (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
- Minimum five (5) years of proven direct product configuration management experience (Product structure, parts, drawings, and requirements management)
- Minimum five (5) years of experience of demonstrated experience working in a highly regulated environment (aerospace, medical devices, nuclear, etc.)
- Experience with CAD (CATIA V5/V6/3DX/NX), requirements management (IBM DOORS, Jama), and software code management (git, Subversion, Bitbucket)
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and/or data management toolsets for configuration management of complex products
- Experience with project management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Experience with PLM integrations to downstream systems such as ERP and MES systems
- Operational experience managing company releases, agency records, and controlled data (i.e FAA, ITAR, EAR)
- A detailed understanding of aircraft configuration principles, including reconciliation between OEM and vendor design/manufacturing systems
- Knowledge of data management solutions as they relate to electronically stored documents, 3D models, substantiation, and design data packages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
- Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite
You may also be able to contribute:
- Configuration Management certification (such as CM2) preferred #FJ
Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.
Click HERE or visit: https://jobs.supernal.aero/benefits to view our benefits!
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero
This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).