Engineering Change Analyst (12 Month Contract)

Refererence #20217 

Hamilton, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro1-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

Provides direct support to the engineering design team to facilitate preparation and implementation of Engineering Change Requests and Change Orders in the PLM system.  With cross functional input, prepares detailed Bills of Materials for new product configurations and maintains data structures through to product end of life. Acts as a Subject Matter Expert of PLM system best practices and change processes for engineering in regular technical review board meetings for all product lines.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Responsible for planning, preparation and execution of sustaining and NPI engineering changes of varying complexity;
• Responsible to check complex engineering changes for accuracy and compliance to company standards. Includes the creation of required reports and rotating representation at various weekly Technical Review Board meetings;;
• Build and maintain product baseline BOM structures based on input from design and manufacturing engineering;
• Liaise with other engineering departments, project management, PMO and CM to facilitate the release of engineering changes;
• Lead activities related to commercial part number validation, data entry and obsolescence;
• Represent engineering as a subject matter expert in engineering change management;
• Train new engineering members on processes and tools and maintain relevant training materials;
• Support the development/implementation of departmental and cross-functional continuous improvement projects

Required Capabilities 

• Good knowledge of the automated CM tools (PLM / ERP applications); Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
• An effective communicator, able to articulate complex solutions clearly and concisely;
• A proven track record of being able to own complex problems and see them to closure;
• Working knowledge of CM Principles, Concepts, Practices & Standards and their various applications (particularly ANSI/EIA-649 Rev.C);
• Capability to understand engineering documentation & terminology;
• Good knowledge of managing engineering component selection, management and obsolescence;
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, handling deviations from standard methods and resolving difficulties;
• Willingness to embrace change, with a drive to champion the implementation of quality / continuous improvement initiatives;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively balance priorities to meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated capability of working under tight timelines;
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure environment;
• High level of self-motivation, energy and tenacity;
• Meets the requirements of the Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance

Desired Education and Experiences 

• Degree in a Technology/Business program, or an equivalent combination of diploma and related experience;
• Minimum two years of experience in Configuration Management, or Engineering Document Control Environment, or Document Control / Management;
• Working Knowledge of Configuration Management principles, concepts, practices and standards (CM Industry standard EIA-649 Rev. C/ ISO10007);
• CMII or CMPIC certifications an asset

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