Configuration Engineer

Description

At Spartronics, our organization provides comprehensive contract manufacturing services, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and subsystem integration to full-box build (high-level assemblies). We also offer value-added services from early-stage engineering support to manufacturing testing, design for excellence and sustaining engineering for the full product lifecycle. With over $500 million in revenue, approximately 1,400 dedicated employees, and manufacturing resources strategically located worldwide, our manufacturing network spans the United States and Vietnam. To learn more about our sites, please visit https://www.spartronics.com/locations.

Why Join Us:

When you become a part of Spartronics, you're joining a team of dedicated and talented individuals who share a common goal - to win as one. We value talent, innovation, and a hunger for growth. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time.

BOM Configuration Specialist - New Business Quoting

Career Opportunity- Configuration Engineer

Reports to: Corporate Director of Materials Quoting

Location: This position will work on-site at one of our manufacturing locations- Brooksville, FL; Logan, UT; Strongsville, OH; Williamsport, PA; Watertown, SD; or Plaistow, NH.

We are seeking a highly skilled Configuration Engineer to enhance our new business quoting process and secure additional contracts in the aerospace and military sectors. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in optimizing our quotation accuracy, streamlining workflows, and ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements for PCB CM manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

Quotation and Configuration Process Optimization

• Lead and optimize quote configuration processes including RFQ/RFPs, SOWs, and technical drawings for aerospace and military customers
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of product data in our existing PLM and ERP systems
• Recommend and implement process improvements in quoting and configuration workflows

Supplier Management and Technical Analysis

• Utilize industry resources to identify suppliers, assess components, and monitor lifecycle and obsolescence
• Manage supplier relationships
• Select suppliers and obtain quotes for components, fabricated items, and PCBs based on strategic factors such as pricing, lead time, and reliability
• Conduct technical analysis of customer requirements for new business opportunities

Compliance and Documentation Control

• Review and interpret customer quality flow-downs, including ITAR, NADCAP, FAR/DFAR, and other regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance with industry standards (ISO 9001, AS9100) and customer specifications
• Support new product introduction (NPI) processes by ensuring seamless configuration transitions

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to capture customer requirements and incorporate lessons learned
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to implement and communicate product changes effectively
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical and systems-related questions within the department
• Provide training and guidance on configuration management best practices

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
• 5 years of experience in configuration management, quotation processes, or related roles in an EMS or high-reliability manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and industry standards
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas, macros, and VBA
• Experience with PLM and ERP systems (e.g., Agile, Arena, SAP)
• Familiarity with aerospace and military industry standards and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Key Skills:

• Quote configuration and process optimization for aerospace and military sectors
• Technical analysis of customer requirements
• Regulatory compliance (ITAR, NADCAP, FAR/DFAR)
• PCB and electronic component knowledge
• Data analysis and reporting

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative industry.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to projects that have a significant impact on national defense and technology advancements.
• All applicants must be a U.S. Citizen due to the need for a US "Secret Security" Clearance. We can not provide visa sponsorships.

Join Our Journey: If you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, challenge the status quo, and shape the future, then we want to hear from you. Together, we'll continue to win, while we build products lives depend on.

Our Benefits:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.

How to Apply: If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.