Change Manager

Safran companies; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran companies in Gainesville, Texas, is seeking a Change Manager responsible for supporting the Configuration Management processes. This role requires leading the Configuration Control Board and ensuring adherence to CMS standards in line with Safran Group requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, along with excellent communication skills and knowledge in mechanical design. Furthermore, international and domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or 6 years equivalent related experience.
• Requires an additional 5 years of experience.
• Level 6 CMII Certified or ability to obtain certification quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tailoring of CMS processes to ensure proper Change Management.
• Participate in contract requirement analysis for Change Management.
• Manage the Configuration Control Board and related activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Complex problem solving

Root cause analysis

Mechanical design practices

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related field

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

Job description

Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective: The Change Manager is responsible for supporting the development of Configuration Management in Seats USA business unit (SSUSA) with respect to Change Management processes as well as supporting the Change Control Board. Lead the tailoring of Configuration Management System (CMS) processes to ensure proper Change Management for SSUSA in alignment with Safran Group, Seats Company (SST), OEM, and SSUSA QMS requirements. Is accountable and responsible for execution of Change Management for assigned programs. In the initial term, this role will also support the configuration management deployment at SSUSA. Position works under general supervision.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• A) Participates in the analysis of contract requirements with respect to Change Management in the bid phase of programs.
• B) Tailors the CMS and OEM/customer requirements for a program and establishes, implements, and maintains the program Configuration Management Plan.
• C) Manages the flow-down of configuration management requirements and ensures follow-up with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• D) Defines, organizes, and steers the Configuration Control Board including pre- and post-CCB activities.
• E) Participates in Master Engineering Reviews (MER).
• F) Performs or contributes to configuration audits (Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)).
• G) Monitors and analyzes changes in the organization’s environment (standards, customer/OEM) which may impact the CMS and develops solutions to improve processes in accordance with such requirements.
• H) Works alongside the Configuration Manager to enhance the current Change process, ensuring Configuration rules are adhered to, during the change process flow.
• I) Supports Program Managers as they develop their programs, ensuring local and global Configuration Management procedures are observed and complied with.
• J) Supports the implementation of a Windchill based PLM tool and related functions to ensure that CM is effectively developed, applied as a solid foundation to the PLM system.
• K) Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Education & Qualification

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Information or an accepted equivalent or 6 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.

Work Experience – Technical knowledge

• In addition to meeting the education requirement, requires an additional 5 years of experience.
• Level 6 CMII Certified or ability to obtain certification quickly.
• Working knowledge of engineering documentation release and approval processes.
• User of CATIA V5 / SmarTeam (or other PLM systems).
• Aerospace or automotive experience with a knowledge of Digital Muckups (DMU).
• Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications.

Professional Skills

• Requires excellent communication skills that are needed to influence and convince other areas of new requirements or updates to current data.
• Technical capabilities should include moderately complex problem solving, root cause analysis, mechanical design practices & drawing standards, project management, and configuration management at a moderately complex level.
• Ability to plan and think strategically and resolve problems.
• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
• Ability to read and review written communication.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow an individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

Behavioral Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Desirable Aspects

• Aircraft seating development experience.

Travel

International and/or Domestic travel required; 5-10%