Product Data Manager

Leonardo DRS is a prime contractor, leading technology innovator and supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and defense contractors worldwide. The company specializes in naval and maritime systems, ground combat mission command and network computing, global satellite communications and network infrastructure, avionics systems, and intelligence and security solutions. Additionally, the company builds power systems and electro-optical/infrared systems for a wide range of commercial customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Leonardo DRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at {apply below}

Job ID: 103962

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

• 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

• Relevant experience in the field of Product Data Management including experience with project and systems engineering techniques
• Fluency in current Product Data Management standards
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field (CAD data systems) or equivalent
  

COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families, and communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, Leonardo DRS is taking action to address the risk and uncertainty COVID variants pose in the workplace. We require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated, unless a medical or religious accommodation is formally approved by Leonardo DRS prior to commencing employment.

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.