Configuration Management Team Lead

If you are a talented and experienced Configuration Management professional, Aplin has the right opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in their field, has partnered with Aplin to grow their team in Halifax, Nova Scotia!

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for first line supervision of the Configuration Management team, including effectively leading, mentoring, and developing existing staff.
• Liaise with Engineering Managers, Quality Assurance, and other stakeholders.
• Provide local technical direction and define configuration management strategy.
• Identify and help resolve Corrective Actions, including Non-Conformances.
• Manage configuration management activities over multiple programs of various sizes.
• Actively participate in improvement activities for software tools used by the business (PDM, PLM and ERP).
• Chair and manage Configuration Change Boards and other CM-related meetings.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of configuration management as well as collaboratively working with other departments to improve processes for other business areas.
• Create and maintain a good relationship with the Quality Assurance and Design Assurance teams.
• Ensure quality is maintained in all areas owned by the CM department by following processes as defined by the company Quality Management System.
• Fulfil other reasonable duties aligned to your position in line with the business needs, as assigned by the company. 

 Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Line Management duties for staff, including personal development, training and education.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in delivering Configuration Management activities and direction on multiple applications/projects.
• Demonstrable experience with Configuration Management lifecycle management.
• CM2 Certified with knowledge of Standard EIA-649.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Strong product life cycle management experience, resolving corrective actions and addressing non-conformance issues.
• Knowledge of configuration control related standards and change and configuration management fundamentals and principles.
• Experience in generating configuration control documentation using MS Office in addition to experience in the application of relevant configuration control software.
• Knowledge of PDM systems and/or IFS/ERP/MRP systems is desirable.
• Understanding of budgets and resource allocation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Controlled Goods Program and appropriate security clearance with the Public Services and Procurement Canada's Contract Security Program, including NATO Clearance.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.