CPI International

Configuration Management Supervisor

CPI International$90K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
  • 6-9 years in Configuration Management, Product Data Management, or Change Control in manufacturing.
  • Experience leading or supervising teams in a cross-functional environment.
  • Hands-on experience with PLM/ERP systems, preferably JDE.
  • Knowledge of power electronics or RF systems preferred.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like FDA and EU MDR from a configuration/documentation perspective.
  • Strong understanding of Configuration Management principles including baseline control and traceability.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting technical documentation, such as BOMs and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain configuration and data management policies.
  • Maintain product configurations and multi-level BOMs, resolving discrepancies.
  • Manage ECR, ECO, and ECN processes with full traceability.
  • Ensure revision control of drawings and technical documentation.
  • Analyze product design changes for impact assessment.
  • Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
  • Create and deliver training materials on configuration management processes.
  • Direct and manage workflows and performance of direct reports.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Generous retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Dynamic, team-oriented working environment.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Configuration Management Supervisor responsible for maintaining accurate product configurations, managing engineering changes, and ensuring full traceability for high power amplifiers and generator systems. In addition, this role provides supervisory oversight, including coordinating daily team activities, setting priorities, monitoring performance, and supporting the development of team members to ensure high-quality, consistent execution of configuration processes.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR/TO:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain configuration and data management policies and best practices.
  • Maintain product configurations and multi-level BOMs, supporting manufacturing and resolving discrepancies.
  • Manage ECR, ECO, and ECN processes with full traceability.
  • Ensure revision control of drawings and technical documentation.
  • Analyze proposed product design changes to assess impact on overall product and system.
  • Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
  • Create and deliver training materials for configuration management processes.
  • Provide direction and delegate work to direct reports, including performance management involvement.


CM2 Principles Applied:

  • Requirements drive design.
  • Documentation defines the product.
  • Changes are controlled and fully traceable.
  • All stakeholders work from a single source of truth.
  • Verification ensures alignment between requirements and product.
  • Closed-loop change processes ensure effectiveness.
  • Status accounting provides real-time configuration visibility.


YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 6-9 years in Configuration Management, Product Data Management, or Change Control within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience leading or supervising team members in a structured, cross-functional environment.
  • Hands-on experience with PLM/ERP systems (preferred: JDE).
  • Experience in power electronics or RF systems preferred.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FDA, EU MDR, etc.) from a configuration/documentation support perspective is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of Configuration Management principles, including baseline control, change management, and traceability.
  • Knowledge of BOMs, revision control, and change management.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation (BOMs, assembly drawings, schematics).
  • Solid understanding of document control and data governance practices.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess change impacts and identify risks.
  • Excellent communication skills to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
  • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
  • Proficient in MS Office.
  • Must meet all CGP & ITAR requirements.


WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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About CPI International

CPI International is a leading provider of microwave, radio frequency, power and control solutions for critical defense, communications, medical, scientific and other applications. The company has a long history of innovation and has been at the forefront of many technological advancements in its field. CPI International is committed to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services, and has a strong reputation for reliability and performance. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and has operations in the United States, Europe and Asia.
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