Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
Comprehensive knowledge of configuration and data management
Strong communication and presentation skills
Leadership, delegation, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean tools
Experience with CM tools like Costpoint and Windchill
Direct experience with Functional and Physical Configuration Audits
Responsibilities
Design and establish configuration management documentation for programs
Analyze product design changes and their system impact
Manage contract and supplier deliverables and configuration status reporting
Communicate changes to practices and processes within the organization
Implement operational plans with measurable business impact
Perform audits to ensure compliance with contract requirements
Act as a liaison to resolve configuration documentation issues
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement
Collaborative work environment with large teams
Engagement in significant project initiatives
Access to advanced tools and technologies
Potential for leadership roles in complex projects
Full Job Description
Summary
Designs and establishes configuration management documentation required for assigned Programs. Analyzes proposed product design changes to determine the effect on the overall system. Establishes baselines and authorizes the release of engineering drawings and other contract artifacts produced by the program team. Provides advice and guidance on best practices, methods, procedures, and requirements to individuals responsible for the creation of documentation and/or engineering artifact. Ensures adherence to processes during execution of daily tasking and provides quality products in support of our customers. Acts as liaison between management and other functional groups to resolve issues regarding configuration documentation or the processing of changes using internal tools. Performs audits to verify compliance with contract requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of configuration management and data management.
Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization and may have multiple programs assigned with minimal oversight or direction.
Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes, and approaches.
Responsible for managing contract and supplier deliverables, processing hardware and software changes, and providing configuration status accounting reporting.
Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
May have in-depth knowledge of project management.
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
Strong communication and presentation skills with a track record of success and continuous improvements
Strong leadership, delegation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with six sigma and lean tools
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills and able to interface/support large teams
Preferred experience with Cost Estimation tools for planning labor associated with CM activities to support the assigned program.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Costpoint, Windchill or similar CM tools.
Direct experience conducting Functional and Physical Configuration Audits.
Security Responsibilities
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
May be required to sit down for long lengths of time.
May be required to climb stairs.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About CAE Inc
CAE Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, healthcare specialists, and defense customers. CAE was founded in 1947, and has manufacturing operations and training facilities in 35 countries. CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on training solutions for defense forces across the world. CAE's Civil Aviation Training Solutions business unit provides training solutions for civil aviation organizations worldwide, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, training centers, and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations. CAE's Healthcare business unit designs and manufactures simulators and offers audiovisual and simulation center management services for medical schools, nursing schools, hospitals, defense forces, and other medical organizations. CAE is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.