What are the responsibilities and job description for the Document Control & Configuration Manager position at Jer-nee Consulting?
Overview
Location : Hybrid (with occasional business travel)
Employment Type : Contract / Full-Time
Position Overview
Jer-nee Consulting is seeking an independent contractor to take on the role of Document Control & Configuration Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing product lifecycle documentation, BOM management, and configuration processes, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and industry best practices. The contractor should be skilled in Atlassian products, and be a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment. They should be honest, accountable, and excited to make a measurable impact with clients, while translating complex information into clear solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Document Control & Configuration Management
Oversee product lifecycle documentation management, ensuring version control, accuracy, and accessibility using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
Manage BOMs, technical drawings, and specifications, ensuring they align with project specifications.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure product configurations meet project requirements.
Implement and enforce configuration management standards such as EIA-649 and EIA-649-1.
Provide training and guidance to internal teams on document control processes and Atlassian tool usage.
Manage the change control process, including ECOs and ECRs, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Be an active listener to understand client and internal team needs, translating them into actionable tasks and collaborative solutions.
Training & Process Development
Develop and deliver training materials, guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) on configuration management and document control best practices.
Conduct training sessions for cross-functional teams on industry standards, PLM usage, and document control workflows.
Continuously refine and update documentation standards based on regulatory, industry, and company requirements.
PLM & Change Management Leadership
Manage and optimize PLM system workflows to ensure seamless product data management and traceability.
Lead change management initiatives, ensuring stakeholders understand and follow structured change processes.
Drive adoption of best practices for managing engineering documentation and lifecycle processes across the organization.
Act as a key liaison between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and IT teams to align on documentation and configuration processes.
Qualifications & Skills
5 years of experience in document control, configuration management, or PLM administration.
Proficient in Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence.
Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and other quality management systems.
Strong background in BOM management and engineering change processes.
Proficiency with PLM software (Arena, Windchill, Agile PLM, etc.).
Ability to develop and deliver training materials and conduct training sessions.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
A self-starter who takes ownership of projects and is committed to delivering measurable results.
Honest, accountable, and able to work independently, while ensuring high levels of team collaboration.
Why Join Jer-nee Consulting?
Work with innovative clients in product development, engineering, and manufacturing.
Be a key player in process improvement and compliance initiatives.
Join a fast-growing consulting firm that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Opportunity to lead change and establish industry best practices for document and configuration management.
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