Configuration Management Specialist at Land Systems – Sterling Heights, Michigan

Position Title: Configuration Management Specialist

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17658625

Description: Job Description

The Configuration Management Change Specialist is responsible for managing the change control process for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variances (RFVs). This role requires a thorough understanding of the need, description, and impact of assigned problem reports (PRs), change requests (CRs), and change orders (COs). Change Specialists collaborate with internal stakeholders—including Engineering, Program Office, Logistics, and Supply Chain—to implement change control processes in accordance with industry standard EIA-649, ensuring accurate configuration status accounting (CSA) as well as maintain precise as-designed information to support effective procurement.

Position Details:

• Receive & enrich problem report.
• Derive Change Requests (CR)/Request for Variance (RFV), entering initial attributing/information and prepare for processing through the Change Process.
• Preparation of Engineering Change Order (ECO) package for delivery to customer
• Produce Engineering Release Record (ERR) deliveries to customer.
• Derive Change Orders (CO) from the CR entering initial attributing/information and prepare for processing through the change control process.
• Review data attribution and ensure compliance to workflow handlers and release requirements to mitigate downstream errors for internal and external customers
• Ensure movement of COs through to completion after all reviews are complete.
• Support Change Specialist 1 activities as required.
• Maintain accurate configuration management (CM) files and records are maintained in the product data management (PDM) system
• Update training materials and participate in continuous improvement efforts
• Enforce good CM standards while educating the business on the importance of adhering to those standards

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in change management or relevant technical skill
• Minimum of 3+ years of ERP/MRP experience
• Detailed understanding of EBOM and MBOM structuring and effectivity
• Candidates with experience in Teamcenter very beneficial
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position
• Microsoft office proficient
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfortability with independent learning and a self-starter attitude is needed

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Job Description

The Configuration Management Change Specialist is responsible for managing the change control process for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variances (RFVs). This role requires a thorough understanding of the need, description, and impact of assigned problem reports (PRs), change requests (CRs), and change orders (COs). Change Specialists collaborate with internal stakeholders—including Engineering, Program Office, Logistics, and Supply Chain—to implement change control processes in accordance with industry standard EIA-649, ensuring accurate configuration status accounting (CSA) as well as maintain precise as-designed information to support effective procurement.

Position Details:

• Receive & enrich problem report.
• Derive Change Requests (CR)/Request for Variance (RFV), entering initial attributing/information and prepare for processing through the Change Process.
• Preparation of Engineering Change Order (ECO) package for delivery to customer
• Produce Engineering Release Record (ERR) deliveries to customer.
• Derive Change Orders (CO) from the CR entering initial attributing/information and prepare for processing through the change control process.
• Review data attribution and ensure compliance to workflow handlers and release requirements to mitigate downstream errors for internal and external customers
• Ensure movement of COs through to completion after all reviews are complete.
• Support Change Specialist 1 activities as required.
• Maintain accurate configuration management (CM) files and records are maintained in the product data management (PDM) system
• Update training materials and participate in continuous improvement efforts
• Enforce good CM standards while educating the business on the importance of adhering to those standards

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in change management or relevant technical skill
• Minimum of 3+ years of ERP/MRP experience
• Detailed understanding of EBOM and MBOM structuring and effectivity
• Candidates with experience in Teamcenter very beneficial
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position
• Microsoft office proficient
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfortability with independent learning and a self-starter attitude is needed

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.