Methods Change Management Agent

We are looking for a Methods Change Management Agent. Reporting to the Lead, Methods, the Methods Change Management Agent will manage and execute complex Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in our ERP System to support various aircraft programs and developmental activities.

Responsibilities

• Create and authorize complex changes within the ERP System to ensure data integrity and information submitted in the change is accurate and compliant.
• Create, task out, and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for developmental changes to build, design and tools.
• Perform impact assessments to design engineering changes prior to release.
• Facilitate change harmonization meetings and collaborate with the necessary stakeholders as needed to build, complete and monitor the Implementation Plan as well as the ECN.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the Change Management/Change Control process across all aircraft programs, as well as acting Change Owner on developmental changes.
• Create and revise supplemental documentation to fully define the agreed build sequence of the aircraft assembly and sub-assemblies.
• Create Work Instructions (WI) under the Quality Management System (QMS) to define how Manufacturing Processes are performed.
• Record, submit, and manage ECNs for changes to build, developmental design, obsolescence, and tools required to improve efficiency and quality of builds, including solving non-conforming products.
• Assign commodity codes to new Part Numbers resulting in Make vs Buy decisions
• Deploy ECN related tasks to incorporate Type Design and Build changes.
• Participate in investigations into technical issues, including assisting in Root Cause Analysis.
• Consult with Liaison Engineering to initiate resolutions to build or design technical issues reported through the NCM Process.
• Liaise with Design Engineering, Production, QC, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, and external STC partners to develop resolutions and implement changes to technical or quality problems.
• Audit the flow of paper trail to ensure any design change has been properly implemented.
• Validate the Bill Of Material by applying investigation techniques of legacy build.
• Participate in continual improvement initiatives including internal/external audits.
• Represent and report on Change Management and Methods Engineering functions.
• Engage in company initiatives/projects to increase production efficiency, change implementation rate, and reduce costs.
• Assist in developing and rolling out technical skills training for manufacturing and assembly personnel to support the Quality Management System (QMS).

Skills and qualifications

• Combination of education and experience in aerospace manufacturing and/or engineering will be considered.
• Degree or diploma in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) considered an asset.
• Previous change or project management experience is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the fabrication and assembly of aircraft parts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Aerospace engineering and manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and process design issues.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft engineering drawings.
• Ability to perform impact assessment of changes applied to design engineering drawings

Required experience

• 3-7 years of progressive hands-on experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, preferably in the aerospace industry.

Advantages and benefits

• Permanent employment offering stability and security.
• Access to Academy for ongoing professional development.
• Use of high performance and quality equipment.
• Sick days to ensure your well-being.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
• Stimulating work environment with major projects in the aerospace, ground transportation and defense sectors.
• Health and wellness program.

Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format to jonathan@jhengineeringrecruitment.net