Configuration Control Analyst
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Configuration Control Analyst is responsible to facilitate the board meetings and coordinate with the appropriate Integrated Product/Process Teams (IPTs).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Configuration Control Analyst will; with respect to Drawing and Specification, Condition of Supply (Manufacturing Plan), Effectivity, Test Procedure, Standard Allowance Specification, and Standard Repair Procedure changes:
Evaluate all proposed changes, from a corporate perspective, regarding the necessity of the change and its effect on safety, quality, reliability, production, efficiency, performance, delivery, and cost.
Ensure that safety CRs are assigned to the highest priority and are assigned to an organization with expedited completion dates.
Maintain tracking status to ensure that the change is on schedule to implement.
Set ship serial effectivities, and monitor the execution of change.
Produce agendas, minutes, and regular metrics depicting the health of the process and root causes needing correction.
The Configuration Control Analyst will, in conjunction with the Configuration Control Team:
Evaluate all proposed changes, from a corporate perspective, regarding the necessity of the change and its effect on safety, quality, reliability, production, efficiency, performance, delivery, and cost.
Determine the change scope and possible bundling plan for change implementation.
Disposition and commit changes, establish ship serial effectivities.
Administer actions necessary to be in concert with revisions to the Approved Production Schedule (APS).
Obtain functional notification of pending delays to the schedule.
Make sure that the CR effectivity is determined based on schedule and block points.
Participates in the coordination and administration of assigned configuration management activities relative to the identification, analysis, tracking, and implementation of change.
Ensures that customer requirements are implemented and reviews change activity to ensure compliance with configuration management policies.
Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs.
Monitors and reviews implementation schedules.
Analyzes costs of projects in impacted areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and Operations to determine the most practical and cost efficient solutions.
Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress against established plans and parameters.
Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent organizational and MS Office (Word/PowerPoint, Access skills)
CCB or CM experience, SI/AD experience, government contracting experience
Excellent people and project management skills
E&I Inventory Management and new model experience preferred
Cessna and Beech CCB process experience preferred
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 07/07/2025, 11:49:39 AM
Job Number: 334341
