Configuration Management Change Analyst Associate Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada seeks an Associate Specialist/Engineer P53 to drive configuration management changes from request through closure and implementation, ensuring alignment with standards. The role collaborates with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Logistics and other stakeholders to deliver compliant solutions.

Responsibilities include evaluating change requests, confirming content and funding, coordinating COs, and executing Oracle updates to support

Qualifications

• College diploma in a technical/manufacturing discipline or related experience.
• 1–2 years in a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze engineering drawings, specifications and changes.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management and Enterprise systems.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to chair cross-functional meetings and manage change impacts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate change requests based on requirements and funding.
• Ensure items align with the Engineering Change Process.
• Verify completeness of change requests and clarify content as needed.
• Coordinate additional change requirements for full implementation.
• Evaluate variances for accuracy and funding availability.
• Determine if deviation requires a change request and proceed.
• Initiate change orders and add definition for clarity.
• Assign implementation leads to COs and advance through reviews.
• Ensure COs are implemented per standards and requirements.
• Execute Oracle updates to support sustainment and tooling procurement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Workload management

Education

College Diploma (3-year) in technical/manufacturing

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Oracle

Job description

Associate Specialist/Engineer P53

Job Description

The Configuration Management Change Analyst progresses engineering changes through to closure, and business implementation. Ensuring the changes are structured, assessed, and compliant with company standards and requirements. They ensure the needs of stakeholders from Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Support Services, Logistics, and Customer representation are met.

Description

Configuration Management Change Analyst

Associate Specialist/Engineer P53

Job Description

The Configuration Management Change Analyst progresses engineering changes through to closure, and business implementation. Ensuring the changes are structured, assessed, and compliant with company standards and requirements. They ensure the needs of stakeholders from Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Support Services, Logistics, and Customer representation are met. The role primary interfaces with Program, Engineering, Design Services, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Support Services, Logistics and GDLS-Sterling Heights Configuration Management and other stakeholders.

Key Job Elements

• Evaluate change requests based on established requirements and available funding.
• Ensure the affected change items correspond with the change request according to the Engineering Change Process.
• Verify the completeness of the change request and clarify the content as needed.
• Identify and coordinate any additional change requirements needed to ensure full implementation.
• Evaluate requests for variances by checking the accuracy and content of the requests, as well as confirming available funding.
• Assess whether the deviation or variance necessitates a change request and proceed with implementation as needed.
• Initiate change orders (COs) and add definition as needed for clarity.
• Assign the appropriate implementation lead to the CO.
• Advance the COs through the company’s review and collaboration stages.
• Ensure that each CO has been fully implemented according to company standards and requirements.
• Executes ORACLE updates to support sustainment and tooling procurement.

Required Qualifications

• College Diploma in a technical / manufacturing discipline (3 year) or a non-technical discipline with relevant experience in a Configuration Management or related discipline
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in analyzing technical information (engineering drawings, specifications, changes)
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management and Enterprise systems
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage workload in a fast paced environment to schedule with high degree of quality
• Ability to chair cross-functional meetings with team members to obtain change impacts and approvals, and participate in other support forums.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter, Oracle, and/or other Product Lifecycle Management and Enterprise systems
• Certified or eligible Engineering Technician / Technologist (OACETT), or eligible Professional Engineer
• Industry recognized certification in Configuration Management or familiarity with Configuration Management standards

Working Conditions:

Physical Conditions and Hazards: The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

• Physical Environment: Office
• Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description:

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized:

Computer

Phone

Mobile device

Medical Surveillance

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)