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General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics UK

UK defense contractor delivering C4I, AFV

Material Review Board Coordinator

Full-Time
CA$28.44 - CA$33.63/hr
Mid
Associate's
Ottawa, ON, Canada
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Grade 12 education or equivalent, plus a minimum of one year of post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least four years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within Supply Chain, Materials, Manufacturing Operations or Quality.
  • Experience coordinating Material Review Board activities, non-conforming material, material dispositions or similar material management processes.
  • A good understanding of manufacturing, supply chain and quality processes.
  • Experience with inventory management, material transactions and maintaining accurate material records.
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet manufacturing and delivery requirements.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, coordinate resolutions and escalate concerns when required.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing.
  • Strong computer skills with the ability to track materials, maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate materials through the Material Review Board process, ensuring proper control, approvals and dispositions.
  • Work with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and suppliers to resolve material issues and obtain required approvals.
  • Follow up on outstanding actions and escalate delays that may affect manufacturing or on-time delivery.
  • Maintain accurate Material Review Board inventory and support efforts to reduce cycle times.
  • Coordinate approved dispositions, including rework, supplier returns, replacements and scrap.
  • Process material transactions, replacement requests, shipping instructions and supplier Return Material Authorizations.
  • Track and report Material Review Board inventory, aging, cycle time and other key metrics.
  • Ensure Material Review Board documentation, approvals and dispositions are complete and accurate.
  • Support inspections, technical reviews, audits and urgent manufacturing requirements as needed.
  • Communicate Material Review Board status and priorities to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Participate in daily meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and cross-training to team members as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working directly with suppliers, including coordinating material returns and Return Material Authorizations.
  • Experience reviewing technical documentation, engineering drawings or specifications.
  • Internal audit training or experience supporting manufacturing or quality audits.
  • Experience collecting and analyzing Material Review Board or inventory data, including aging, cycle time and inventory value.
  • Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing or Supply Chain environment.
  • Experience providing technical guidance, training or cross-training to other team members.

About the company

General Dynamics UK delivers defence technology and services to the UK MoD, including C4I communications, Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, and avionics systems. Its products work by designing and integrating end-to-end defence systems that plan, deploy, manage and monitor battlefield information, with systems like Bowman, EvO, AJAX, and aircraft avionics. The company differentiates itself through long-standing MoD collaboration combined with in-house design and manufacturing to deliver large, end-to-end programs from a UK base in South Wales. Its goal is to equip the UK Armed Forces with reliable, integrated communications, combat-vehicle, and avionics systems for current operations and future capability programs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$70M

Headquarters

Blackwood, United Kingdom

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • UK resumed Ajax tests in April 2026, restoring deliveries toward 589 vehicles ordered.
  • The 2026 Light Mobility Vehicle consortium with Ford and Ricardo widens revenue beyond Ajax.
  • The 2026 U.S. Navy fire-control award supports UK strategic-deterrent work through 2033.

What critics are saying

  • Ajax safety investigations after November 2025 vomiting incidents threaten cancellations and reputational damage.
  • Three active Ajax investigations in January 2026 expose program stoppages and acceptance delays.
  • A failed LMV bid in 2027 leaves South Wales dependence on one troubled platform.

What makes General Dynamics UK unique

  • Merthyr Tydfil and Oakdale manufacture Ajax, anchoring Britain’s only sovereign armored-vehicle line.
  • Mission Systems supports Royal Navy deterrence through P-8A analysis and submarine fire-control systems.
  • General Dynamics UK sells into programs with deep MoD lock-in and long sustainment tails.

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