Configuration Analyst

Terms of Employment

• W2 Contract, 6 Months
• Onsite at Elkton, Maryland
• Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Overview

Our client is looking for an onsite Configuration Analyst 1 to support our Configuration Management department at one of facility in Elkton, MD.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.
• Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control.
• Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor.
• Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic understanding of ERP, PLM, and MES systems and how they support configuration management and manufacturing
• Familiarity with configuration data (part numbers, BOMs, routings) and change control concepts
• Proficiency with standard office tools (e.g., Excel, Word) for tracking and reporting configuration data
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation (e.g., drawings, specifications, work instructions)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Hands-on experience using one or more enterprise tools (e.g., SAP or other ERP; Teamcenter or other PLM; MES or similar shop-floor systems)
• Exposure to configuration management, product lifecycle management, or manufacturing operations in an aerospace/defense or similar regulated environment
• Experience working with bills of material (BOMs), part structures, or engineering change notices (ECNs/ECRs)
• Basic understanding of configuration management standards and practices (e.g., change control, baselines, revisions)