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The Position This role is responsible for the Configuration Management (CM) activities, which ensure that all CM functions relative to identification, configuration change, status, and audits are maintained in accordance with contractual requirements, CM practices, and QA standards.

The CM specialist will facilitate all review boards. The CM specialist must be capable of supporting the analysis of a proposed Enterprise Change Request (ECR), and the implementation of approved ECRs to be incorporated.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed changes (ECRs) and Deviations/Waivers, identify affected projects/customers and ensure contractual requirements for configuration are fulfilled; collaborate with Program Management Office to identify customers with special configuration requirements.
• Perform impact analysis ensuring that all affected items are fully identified and listed on the ECR. Assign proper ECR category and class of change.
• Ensure the proposed changes are fully developed & assessed from a CM perspective (interchangeability, part number control, etc.) and verify that the details populated are clear, concise, and valid while meeting all defined requirements
• Schedule change control review meetings as required; prepare and distribute agenda prior to meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes/actions post meeting
• Facilitate change review meetings;
• Ensure clear business impact, change effectivity, final material disposition, final cost of the change, etc. are appropriately captured in each ECR for further proceedings
• Prepare ECRs, ensuring sufficient information (benefits vs cost vs implementation)
• Review change implementation plans and schedules with the cross-functional team to identify and quantify risks to schedule, and mitigate the identified risks with members
• Ensure regular interface with internal customers to coordinate priorities, issue resolution or to provide guidance on CM processes and concepts; coordinate/chair meetings as required
• Support the development/implementation of the departmental projects/goals
• Other duties as required

Job Requirements (education, Experience/skills)

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience in Configuration Management, or
• Awareness of Configuration Management functions and CM Industry standard (EIA-649, ISO10007 etc.);
• CMII or CMPIC certification or other CM related Certification an asset;
• An effective communicator, able to articulate complex solutions clearly and concisely;
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation, product structures, and terminology;
• Ability to create and manage detailed project schedules;
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information with a CM mind set, handling deviations from standard methods and resolving difficulties;
• Analytical and problem solving skills;
• Self-starter with ability to work on their own, and within a cross functional team;
• Working knowledge of automated CM tools (PLM or ERP applications).

Comments/Special Considerations Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) .

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

The compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $83,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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