Student, Product Readiness Associate

Student, Product Readiness Associate

Key Job Elements

• Conduct parts consumption, inventory level and configuration analysis for various Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) platforms
• Identify excess and obsolete material candidates and determine effects on other parts/assemblies where applicable
• Assess part candidates for reconfiguration/upgrade capability, obsoleting and supersession
• Develop part disposition recommendations with supporting data; scrap, rework or upgrade to new
• Review part numbers in material ordering system  to correct erroneous entries
• Align part numbers in material ordering system to Nato Stock Numbers (NSNs) and maintain a cross-reference
• Data mine and query various data points to investigate/download parts data configuration, break in points (BIPs), and technical data for multiple orgs
• Analyze logistic data and develop reports for internal/external customers
• Develop parts lists to meet unit requirements as well as other programmatic activities
• Research part request errors and provide the originator with a solution
• Perform data comparisons and generate reports (CDRLs), develop presentations/charts
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-platform environment
• Develop and modify automated reports and macros to coalesce data for analyses and reporting
• Develop presentations and charts to support customer meetings on current issues with fielded products
• Track and process SRA’s (Structural Repair Assessments) and PHDA’s (Preliminary Hull Damage Assessments)
• Process paperwork in support of newly released part numbers
• Provide reach-back and/or on-site SME support to field organizations as required

Required Qualifications

• Working towards a University degree or College diploma
• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, analytical, oral, and written skills
• Proven performer in a results-oriented, dynamic, fast-paced, and multi-platform environment
• Basic understanding of parts provisioning, development of parts manuals, and configuration management or willingness to learn on the job
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Ability to navigate and interpret government contracts
• Demonstrated strength in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel & Power Point.
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
• Must hold or be able to obtain Canada Secret Level II Security Clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Logistics Support experience supporting an automotive platform
• Experience and knowledge in military logistic support concepts and doctrine
• Experience with various systems such as Inventory management software systems, and technical drawing repositories
• Familiarity with configuration change process including generating, tracking and implementation of design changes
• Experience with computer programming, database development and manipulation
• Background in, or strong understanding of the provisioning process, development of parts manuals, and configuration management
• Demonstrated strength in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Access dB.
• Earn Value Management Systems (EVMS) familiarization

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact londonHR@gdls.com if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

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