Configuration Engineer

Company Description**Our Mission**At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.**Our Approach to Work**We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyondAt Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together**Job Description**:**Your Career****Your Impact**- Responsible for writing and managing Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Manufacturing Change Orders (MCO), Document Change Orders (DCO), Deviations (DEV) in support of all new product releases and sustaining activities- Completion, input and maintenance of item master, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOM) structure, part documentation in the Arena PLM system- Review and maintenance of the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and Approved Materials List (AML)- Establish and lead change control review meetings as necessary to meet objectives related to the document control process- Coordinate the Product Change Notice (PCN) process prior to production release and be the operations focal point for the PCN process after production release- Participate and support the continuous improvement of Change Control and Document Control processes for development and production items with cross functional teams- Add and maintain PCB documentation, mechanical drawings, product and process documents, etc.- Maintain the accuracy of data in the Document Control databases- Maintain related change management tracking sheets in Google Sheets for CFT and CM reviews as change orders are created, processed and released- Ensure accurate Disposition and CM Implementation Rules are defined in each change order- Direct file release and product change management to all suppliers and EMS / ODM Partners**Qualifications**:**Your Experience**- 5+ years of direct experience in document administration in a hi-tech environment- Extensive knowledge of Arena PLM system and/or an equivalent PLM tool- Experience with system administration tasks such as updating and maintaining the workspace settings, testing updates, UI testing, and implementation- Extensive experience supporting engineering, manufacturing operations, suppliers and EMS partners- Ability to read and understand complex Bill of Materials (500 plus components) and associated engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation- Familiar with materials planning and production processes- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)- Familiar with Google Workspace and its sharing capabilities (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides)- Excellent communication skills are a must, both written and verbal- An organized self-starter, who can multitask and prioritize in a very fast paced environment- Ability to work independently and seek support and information when needed - Drive for results in a timely manner working with cross functional teams in a highly collaborative manner- Project or program management experience or demonstrate attention to detail with ability to analyze and follow through- Leading cross-functional teams or provide suggestions with a critical decision making style from available resourcesAdditional Information**The Team**Our World-Wide Operations team is a team of professionals with extensive business and project management experience in the contract manufacturing industry. This team has a proven track record of success in all aspects of supply chain and project management. We’re dedicated to growing production, reducing operating costs, and improving product quality by utilizing World-class Manufacturing concepts to optimize supply chain processes and strategies. Our manufacturing team leadership establishes clear objectives, defining and implementing profit improvement and profiling inventory management, valuation, and lead-time improvement programs. If you have a passion for extensive end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain with the knowled