Product Data Manager
Bridgeton, MO, US, 63044
Job ID: 111587
The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 4 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.
Job Summary
Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Product Data Manager for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position will be responsible for managing product data for large or complex projects and serve as project lead for all issues relating to product data management. They will also provide a significant role in the establishment of company policy regarding product data management.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage product data for small to medium-size projects under the supervision of senior Product Data Managers and serve as project lead for all issues relating to product data management
- Support the project team in establishment and documentation of Product Data Management tasks on projects as they relate to Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics
- Provide flow-down of configuration management requirements to sub-contractors
- Utilize Product Data Management tools and perform the preparation of contract data item submittals
- Provide project leadership to the engineering technical staff in the decision processes required for effective configuration management
- Establish and implement identification, cause, and corrective action for configuration management deficiencies
- Lead customer interface regarding configuration management in support of Program Management
- Prepare and present all aspects of configuration management plans and status accounting in customer meetings
- Participate in the development of plans and procedures regarding configuration management
- Provide training to subordinate configuration staff in the use of configuration management tools and techniques
- Establish and implement identification, cause, and corrective action for configuration management deficiencies
- Develop and track metrics to provide measurement of configuration management effectiveness
- Establish audit schedules
- Prepare the configuration management cost estimates
- Ability to work independently as the key Product Data Management resource on projects ability and perform the required tasks with little supervision
- Regularly report progress and status
- Have an understanding of configuration management processes, procedures, and techniques as they apply to project management
- Ability to review contract SOWs to determine appropriate application of procedures
- Complete assigned tasks on time while meeting technical requirements
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Lead formal configuration management activities such as Physical Configuration Audits
- Provide a high level of guidance in support of the preparation of Technical Data Packages
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (CAD data systems) or equivalent
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- Relevant experience in the field of Product Data Management including experience with project and systems engineering techniques
- Fluency in current Product Data Management standards
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Familiarity with DoD Configuration Management (CM) processes
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Experience with Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM) application to CM Processes
- Highly developed understanding of product data management techniques and procedures as they relate to engineering, logistics, procurement, and manufacturing
- Has the ability to provide leadership to the Configuration Control Boards regarding engineering technical data for completeness and correctness
- General computer skills with developed familiarity with product data management tools
- Experience with CAD data systems desirable
The expected pay scale for this position is $90,673.00/year - $140,769.00/year for the state of Illinois. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LSY
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