Job ID: 110835 

 

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 Senior 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 assist significantly in the establishment of company policy regarding product data management, especially in support of DRS Land System’s goal of leading the establishment of Model-Based Systems Engineering. 

Job Responsibilities Product data manager for large or complex projects and is the project lead for all issues relating to product data management  Provide a significant role in the establishment of company policy regarding product data management Serve as subject matter expert in the application of product lifecycle management techniques as they relate to project and systems engineering Support the establishment of the overall configuration management policies for the company Has the ability to perform configuration management planning for complex projects Has an understanding of configuration management processes, procedures, and techniques as they apply to project management   Fluency in current Product Data Management standards with the ability to review contract SOWs to determine appropriate application of procedures  Plan and coordinate configuration management requirements and inter-relationships with suppliers for complex systems Lead the Engineering technical staff in establishment and documentation of configuration management planning and implementation on projects Provide project leadership to the engineering technical staff in the decision processes required for effective configuration management Provide the 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 Participation in the development of plans and procedures regarding configuration management Job Responsibilities Part II Provide training to subordinate configuration staff in the use of configuration management tools and techniques Develop and track metrics to provide measurement of configuration management effectiveness Establish and implement identification, cause, and corrective action for configuration management deficiencies Regularly report progress and status Establish audit schedules  Review contract SOW for data delivery requirements and associated delivery schedules Prepare the configuration management proposals and cost estimates Utilize Product Data Management tools and perform the preparation of contract data item submittals  Ability to work independently as the key Product Data Management resource on projects  Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required Completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements 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 experience 10+ years of relevant experience in the field of Product Data Management including experience with project and systems engineering techniques  Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM) Demonstrated proficiency regarding configuration management principles as they relate to Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics Experience establishing Configuration Management policy General computer skills with developed familiarity with product data management tools   Experience with CAD data systems desirable

 

U.S. Citizenship required.

 

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