Change Specialist - Configuration Management Planning & Verification (Junior Career Level)

General Dynamics Land Systems
401(k)
United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights
38500 Mound Road (Show on map)
Apr 04, 2025
About the Position: The Change Specialist - Configuration Management Planning and verification coordinates with other Change Specialists to prepare Engineering Change Orders (ECO) packages for delivery to internal and external (USG) customers. The position is the lead contributor to Engineering Release Records and supports Change Specialist 1 (CS1) and other Change Specialist 2 (CS2) activities. Company Information: General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment. What We Offer: Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you. Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits. 401k Match (6%) Educational Assistance 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.) Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track. Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect: Provide status of Engineering Release Record (ERR) backlog for Wheeled, Tracked, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. Interface with Design Services Project Coordinators and CS2 Lead(s) to ensure that Configuration Control activities are in sync with the priorities of key Wheeled, Tracked and FMS programs. Provide weekly Over-Time assessment guidance to Section Manager & CS2 Leads Familiar with deriving Change Requests (CR)/Request for Variance (RFV) through the Change Process. Rudimentary understanding of vehicle production lines, quality, and program milestones. Assist in Preparation of CR/RFV packages for Configuration Control Board (CCB) review. Create agendas and schedule CCB meetings. Prepare for and attend Physical Configuration Audits (PCA). Prepare and submit Configuration Management (CM) Plans according to contractual requirements. Support Change Specialist 1 activities as required. Maintain accurate CM files and records. Create CDRLs (for which Configuration Management is the owner) and submit for Data Management delivery to customer. Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) records Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred with a technical discipline desired (e.g., Engineering or Supply Chain) 5 - 7 years' experience with Teamcenter performing as either a Change Specialist, Change Analyst or comparable engineering support function / tools / processes. Preferred proficiency in analyzing technical data including engineering drawings, specifications, and change documents. Proficiency in Configuration Management identification, Release, and Change Control processes Strong problem solving and decision-making ability. Proficient communication, organization, and prioritization skills Detail-oriented Demonstrated skill in Microsoft Office applications. Goal-oriented and able to work under time sensitive and demanding conditions. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Configuration Management principles and methods contained in ASNI/EIA 649, EIA649-1, ISO 10007, MIL-STD-973, and MIL HDBK-61A. Familiarity with data management principles and methods contained in DI-SESS-81000E, DoD Directive 5230.24, and MIL-STD-31000A. Knowledgeable of military & industry standards (EIA 649, EIA 649-1) Previous Configuration Management experience and CM2 certification Experience with Product Lifecycle Management / Enterprise Resource Planning systems Experience collaborating across markets and functions. GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.