Change Manager

Safran S.A.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. USA is seeking a Change Manager to support development of Configuration Management in the Seats USA business unit, aligning CMS processes with Safran Group and SST requirements.

You will lead tailoring of CMS and supervise Change Control Board activities. The role involves analyzing contract requirements, defining and maintaining CM plans, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting Windchill PLM deployment.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or 6 years equivalent experience.
• 5 years of additional work experience in CM or related area; Level 6 CMII certification preferred.
• Experience with PLM systems (CATIA V5, SmarTeam) and knowledge of Boeing/Airbus specifications.
• Strong communication and coordinating skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in contract requirement analysis for Change Management during bid phase.
• Tailors CMS and OEM/customer requirements and maintains the Configuration Management Plan.
• Manages flow-down of CMS requirements to sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Defines and steers the Configuration Control Board.
• Participates in Master Engineering Reviews.
• Contributes to configuration audits (FCA, PCA).
• Monitors changes in standards and customer/OEM requirements and improves processes.
• Supports Windchill PLM tool implementation.
• Supports Program Managers in observing CM procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Project management

Configuration management

Mechanical design practices

Drawing standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

Job description

1. 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.

2. 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 requiremnts 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) Monitor and analyze changes in the organizations environment (standards, customer/OEM) which may impact the CMS and develop solutions to improve processes in accordance with such requirements.
• H) Work alongside the Configuration Manager to enhance the current Change process, ensuring Configuration rules are adhered to, during the change process flow.
• I) Support Program Managers as they develop their programs, ensuring local and global Configuration Management procedures are observed and complied with.
• J) Support the implementation of a Windchill based PLM tool. Support relating functions to ensure that CM is effectively developed, applied as a solid foundation to the PLM system.
• K) Performs other duties as assigned.

3. Qualification Requirements

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. 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 individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills-

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

E. Desirable Aspects-

• Aircraft seating development experience

4.Travel-

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