Configuration Manager

The Configuration Manager leads the implementation and oversight of the configuration management processes as we scale from prototype to production. This position ensures consistency and traceability across hardware, software, and firmware configurations. This role closely works with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure controlled, auditable, and reliable releases.

• Develop and own the end-to-end configuration management process for mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software components of our linear generator Power Core and Power Module system.
• Establish and maintain baseline configurations for beta, production, and R&D units.
• Support traceability, rollback strategies, and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 9001 or similar quality frameworks).
• Work closely with engineering and supply chain to implement and control engineering change request/notices (ECR/ECNs) and release procedures.
• Support the integration of PLM/ERP systems to align documentation and part traceability.
• Coordinate configuration status accounting and audits to ensure production units match approved configurations.
• Manage source control systems (Teamcenter, Jira, etc.) and ensure proper versioning across all released artifacts.
• Collaborate with DevOps/IT to ensure secure, version-controlled storage of firmware and software releases.
• Create and maintain the configuration item (CI) database, including part numbers, BOMs, change orders, and design documentation.

We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time.

This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.

• Familiarity with BOM management, ECR/ECN processes, and hardware change control.
• Experience in manufacturing or hardware startups, especially automotive, clean tech, energy, or industrial system
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in fast-paced startup environments.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills, with attention to traceability and compliance.
• 30-50% travel to Ohio if based in Texas
• Experience in manufacturing or hardware startups, especially automotive, clean tech, energy, or industrial systems
• 4-7 years of experience in configuration management, ideally within hardware + software product environments.
• Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.
• Hands-on experience with configuration tools and systems (e.g., Git, Jira, SolidWorks PDM, Arena, Windchill, etc.).
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle stages: prototype, beta, pilot, production.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field) or a relevant technical discipline.

• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Vision Plan
• Voluntary Accident Plans
• Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
• Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
• 401k/Roth 401k
• Dental Plans, with buy-up option
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Critical Illness Plans