Component Manager

To support the component and obsolescence management of parts and BOMs used at all stages of the development lifecycle allowing the business to successfully undertake a wide variety of technical and engineering work from a project’s initial design to long-term product support. Ensuring that suitable, obtainable, compliant and economic solutions are found for all components selected for programmes across the business. Manage complete component lifecycles, compliance, availability/quality issues, etc. to support Engineering in selection of components. Internally and Externally develop networks and build key relationships to increase capability of the team to effectively deal with late-stage Procurement issues.

From a holistic perspective maintain the quality and consistency of all assigned component databases and libraries ensuring all components are adequately specified.

To conduct component engineering activities, either alone on a small project or as part of a larger project team, adhering to Engineering Function processes and any project-specific tailoring of those processes.

A Component Engineer will be responsible for:

- [All] Conducting Component Engineering tasks throughout the engineering development lifecycle, consisting of (but not limited to):

- Part selection, creation and maintenance within Parts libraries and databases. (incl. Obsolescence management, duplication identification, ensuring minimum levels of consistency and quality of all part data).
- Providing sound technical advice/assistance in connection with component support to engineering (e.g. identification of an alternative part, BOM checking)
- [Senior / Principal] pro-active identification of part issues, taking appropriate actions to address them.
- Cross geographic engagement and support of engineering activities across the whole OBU.
- Review and support in the creation/management of engineering BOMs and other design documentation.
- Support to Procurement and Production.
- [All] Training and Development:

- Maintain and develop functional skills relevant to Component Management within the OBU.
- Identify training needs and develop personal career path to support the personal development process.
- [All] Process Compliance:

- [Senior / Principal] Support the continued improvement of the company’s Component Management processes and procedures.
- Adhere to the company’s Component Management processes and procedures.
- [All] Configuration and Data Management:

- Use of software version control tools and issue tracking tools during all activities.
- [Senior / Principal] Delivery of components, support the delivery of parts and subsystems into project and business level configuration and data management systems, unless required to work as stated below.
- [All] Supports Bids by providing input on technical solutions estimates and plans.
- [All] Product Compliance: Work with the Safety team to ensure Environmental knowledge is current and up to date.
- Trade Compliance:

- [Senior / Principal] Support Commercial/Trade Compliance maintaining a good understanding of Export Control and its implications.

A Component Engineer will be accountable for:

- [Senior/Principal] Providing planning input to project schedules by estimating own tasks and those of the wider team.
- [All] Acting as a team player who recognises impact of own performance and behaviour in the wider team.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP)