• Technical Configuration Management Specialist

    Dayton Granger, Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, FL)


    Immediately Hiring: Technical Configuration Management Specialist

     

    Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.

     

    Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

     

    Shift: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Day shift

     

    Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance

    Position Overview:

    This is not an engineering role — it is a documentation and administrative support position that works closely with Engineering and Manufacturing. Ideal for candidates with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and experience supporting technical or production teams.

     

    Dayton-Granger, Inc. (DG) is a 3rd generation, family-owned aerospace manufacturer with more than 82 years of experience producing antennas, electrostatic dischargers, and lightning protection components for global commercial, military, and general aviation programs. All engineering, design, and manufacturing occur at our single location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

     

    The Technical Configuration Management Specialist helps keep DG's technical records accurate, organized, and up to date. This role supports Engineering, Document Control, and Manufacturing by processing change requests, updating documents, maintaining revision control, and coordinating the release of drawings and information used on the production floor

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Process engineering change requests (ECRs), engineering change notices (ECNs), and manufacturing change requests (MCRs).

    + Support updates to BOMs, work instructions, runtimes, tooling details, and other production documentation.

    + Maintain accurate revision control for drawings, specifications, and technical records.

    + Create and update items, drawings, and linked data in INFOR (or similar ERP).

    + Release new or updated documents in alignment with production and work order requirements.

    + Ensure documentation meets ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR/EAR compliance standards.

    + Maintain organized records in IDM, PLM, SharePoint, or other document management systems.

    + Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure documentation reflects current processes.

    + Assist with templates, labels, and reports using Bartender or equivalent software.

    + Support audits, configuration reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

    + Perform additional tasks as assigned and follow all Dayton-Granger safety procedures.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering, Business, or other technical field).

    + 3+ years of experience in document control, engineering documentation, or manufacturing administrative support.

    + Experience with ERP systems (INFOR preferred) and document management tools (IDM, PLM, SharePoint, etc.).

    + Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, BOM structures, and revision changes.

    + Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 requirements and ITAR/EAR data rules.

    + Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.

    + Ability to work across departments and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.

    + Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with CATIA or similar CAD software.

    Pre-Employment Requirements:

    All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

    Why You'll Love Working Here:

    We are a multi-generational team with members representing a diversity of cultures, educational backgrounds, experience levels and ideas all 'making it happen' from one location in beautiful, coastal South Florida. We are a long-standing supplier providing cutting edge products in support of long term aerospace programs, while at the same time developing new products to meet the needs of new customers, programs and up and coming markets.

     

    Additionally, DG loves its employees! The average employee tenure is around 8 years. Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Affordable comprehensive insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).

    + 401(k) match.

    + Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

    + Mental health benefits.

    + Complimentary life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage.

    + Paid parental leave

    + Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

    + Excellent work-life balance.

    + Tuition reimbursement.

    + Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

    + On-site gym.

    + Access to advanced technology and resources.

    + Length of service/milestone anniversary gifts.

    + Team-building activities.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

     

    This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).