Job Description
The Configuration Management Change Specialist is responsible for managing the change control process for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variances (RFVs). This role requires a thorough understanding of the need, description, and impact of assigned problem reports (PRs), change requests (CRs), and change orders (COs). Change Specialists collaborate with internal stakeholders-including Engineering, Program Office, Logistics, and Supply Chain-to implement change control processes in accordance with industry standard EIA-649, ensuring accurate configuration status accounting (CSA) as well as maintain precise as-designed information to support effective procurement.
Position Details:
Receive & enrich problem report.
Derive Change Requests (CR)/Request for Variance (RFV), entering initial attributing/information and prepare for processing through the Change Process.
Preparation of Engineering Change Order (ECO) package for delivery to customer
Produce Engineering Release Record (ERR) deliveries to customer.
Derive Change Orders (CO) from the CR entering initial attributing/information and prepare for processing through the change control process.
Review data attribution and ensure compliance to workflow handlers and release requirements to mitigate downstream errors for internal and external customers
Ensure movement of COs through to completion after all reviews are complete.
Support Change Specialist 1 activities as required.
Maintain accurate configuration management (CM) files and records are maintained in the product data management (PDM) system
Update training materials and participate in continuous improvement efforts
Enforce good CM standards while educating the business on the importance of adhering to those standards
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline
Minimum of 10+years of experience in change management or relevant technical skill
Minimum of 3+ years of ERP/MRP experience
Detailed understanding of EBOM and MBOM structuring and effectivity
Candidates with experience in Teamcenter very beneficial
Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position
Microsoft office proficient
The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills
Comfortability with independent learning and a self-starter attitude is needed
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
