Engineering Change Management Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is looking for a Configuration Management Contracts Manager in London, Ontario. This role serves as the project interface between various teams and the customer, ensuring effective management of contract deliverables. Responsibilities include guiding the statement of work, managing subcontractor performance, and preparing high-quality contract documents. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a related role, alongside strong problem-solving and presentation skills. Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience with Bid & Proposal development procedures.
• Ability to travel and maintain a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Guide and negotiate the statement of work for Configuration Management.
• Generate language for the Configuration Management SOW.
• Manage CM performance of subcontractors and take corrective action.

Skills

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in a related field

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

Oracle ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

The Configuration Management Contracts Management role is the primary project/programmatic interface between Configuration Management (CM), Project Engineering, Program Management, Contracts, Integrated Project Teams, Supply Change Management/Suppliers, and the customer. This position is the CM point of contact for all intellectual property, data marking, and data rights requirements across all programs.

Key Job Elements

• Guide and negotiate the statement of work (SOW) for CM at the prime contract level, ensuring that CM requirements are achievable.
• Generate the required language for the CM SOW along with the associated customer deliverables and document identification (DIDs) as needed.
• Assist Supply Chain Management in the preparation and negation of subcontract SOWs, including supplier deliverable, DIDs, prime contract flow-down requirements, and other necessary specifications.
• Review subcontractor proposals to ensure they meet the requirements set by both the prime contract and the subcontract.
• Manage the CM performance of subcontractors and take corrective action when necessary.
• Present the status of CM data and deliverables during customer meetings.
• Prepare contract deliverables, ensuring the content is complete, high-quality, and submitted on time.
• Lead the planning and execution of Functional and Physical Configuration Audits on or offsite with customers and/or subcontractors.
• Lead the engineering change and supplier change processes to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Establish CM requirements and accept/reject CM deliverables for subcontracts.
• For more information about the expectations related to Engineering roles at each Global Career Framework (GCF) level, see Responsibility Matrix of ED&T KJEs by GCF Levels (located on ED&T Portal).

Required Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Previous Product Life Cycle (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) experience
• Experience with Bid & Proposal (B&P) development procedures and requirements
• Strong problem solving and decision making ability
• Strong oral and written presentation, as well as organizational skills
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

• P.Eng or the ability to obtain a P.Eng
• Contract Management experience
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM and Oracle ERP systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

Working Conditions

Physical Conditions and Hazards

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• Physical Environment: Office
• Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description

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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)