Specialist - Engineering Change Analyst

Job Title: Specialist, Engineering Change Analyst 

Job Code: 46631

Job Location: Onsite - Waterdown, On

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute sustaining and NPI engineering changes, including larger and more complex changes, with a high degree of independence.
• Review engineering changes for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable engineering and configuration management requirements, providing guidance on the resolution of identified issues.
• Build, maintain and validate product BOM structures and baseline configurations based on requirements from Design, Manufacturing, Systems and other Engineering functions.
• Generate and validate customer deliverable product BOMs from established product baselines and applicable product requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of engineering data, product structures, part information and associated documentation within company PLM and ERP systems.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Configuration Management, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain and other functions to facilitate engineering change execution and resolve cross functional issues.
• Lead engineering change activities for assigned NPI, sustaining programs or other departmental initiatives, including coordinating activities and reviewing work where required.
• Independently investigate and resolve engineering change, BOM and product configuration issues requiring consideration of multiple functions or technical inputs.
• Monitor and analyse engineering change metrics and trends, identifying risks, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for engineering change processes, tools, product structures and configuration management practices.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to Engineering Change Analysts and other Engineering personnel on engineering change processes, tools and requirements.
• Lead the development and maintenance of engineering change procedures, work instructions and training materials.
• Identify, recommend and implement enhancements to engineering change processes, systems and workflows to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead or contribute to departmental and cross functional continuous improvement projects related to engineering change management, product data and configuration processes.
• Support the Associate Manager in establishing and maintaining effective engineering change practices and execution across the department.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job profile are not intended to be all inclusive. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as necessary to support business objectives and organizational requirements.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient knowledge of Configuration Management principles, concepts, practices and standards, including EIA 649 and ISO 10007.
• Proficient knowledge of PLM, PDM and ERP systems used to manage engineering data, product structures and engineering changes.
• Strong ability to understand and interpret complex engineering drawings, BOMs, technical documentation and engineering terminology.
• Strong knowledge of component management, commercial part management and obsolescence processes.
• Practical knowledge of project management principles with demonstrated ability to lead projects, processes or significant engineering change activities.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to independently investigate and resolve issues involving multiple functions or areas of consideration.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and independently determine appropriate approaches within established engineering and configuration management practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain, interpret and gain cooperation on engineering change processes, requirements and practices across functions.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross functional activities and drive significant engineering changes, projects and issues through to closure.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, assignments and competing operational requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, recommend and implement meaningful improvements to processes, systems and workflows.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, coaching and training to less experienced employees.
• Ability to review the work of others and provide constructive technical and process feedback.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• CMII or CMPIC certification is considered an asset.
• Meets the requirements of the Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance.

Proficiency in the local language (spoken and written) is required where necessary to effectively perform the responsibilities of the role, collaborate with employees and stakeholders, and support business operations within the local market.

Education and Experiences Requirements

• Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

*This posting is for a current vacancy.  In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $85,500 - $105,000