Change Coordinator (Engineering)

Location

Farnborough, Hampshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Welcome to AALTO, where we're blazing a trail to an extraordinary future! We're not just rewriting the rulebook; we're rewriting the skies themselves, propelling HAPS technology to unprecedented heights.

Imagine an aircraft soaring above 60,000 feet, powered by sunlight and flying for months above traditional air traffic. That's us, AALTO, world-leaders in High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology, with our 100% solar-electric, world-record-breaking Zephyr HAPS aircraft. But that's just the beginning! We're on the verge of becoming the global leader in HAPS Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), connecting diverse needs in the Mobile and Satellite Network Operator market. We connect the various demands of our customers, whether it's for rural connectivity, overlay capacity, disaster recovery, or new service provision. Plus, we're opening doors in revolutionising Earth observation, tracking, and communications, while operating a carbon-neutral Zephyr HAPS fleet.

Join us in this exhilarating journey at AALTO, where you won't just be part of a team; you'll be part of an eclectic, passionate group of visionaries shaping the future and pushing boundaries in the stratosphere. Ready to rewrite history with us? AALTO is not just creating an aircraft; we're shaping a future of boundless possibilities.

Job Purpose:

As a Change Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of our Configuration Management service, working closely with the Product Configuration Manager to deliver a safe and efficient change process.

Key Accountabilities

• Accountable to the Product Configuration Manager for the provision of engineering support in delivering a safe and efficient change process within the Configuration Management service.
• Manage and lead the Change Control Board (CCB) meetings.
• Monitor the progress of changes, ensuring compliance with Configuration
• Management procedures and that those changes are accurately recorded and documented upon implementation.
• Regularly reporting change status of the projects / programme.
• Working with the relevant stakeholders to fully understand all live changes, their impact on each other and highlight potential operational risks relating to the programme.
• Assess, understand, and communicate the potential impact of change accumulation.
• Provide, as appropriate, advice and guidance on Change Management
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in Aalto and Configuration team, Quality and be an effective team player.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and actively participate in/lead the change control boards (CCB).
• Track and ensure correct routings of Change workflow.
• Evaluate Change submissions for accuracy and ensure required content is logical and legible in accordance with the change and configuration process.
• Undertake an assessment of change requests, providing support where appropriate, and provide feedback on the impact of the change to all relevant stakeholders.
• Responsible for maintaining the Change Control System, ensuring that Change submissions have appropriate part number, BoM and routing information.
• Interface with necessary stakeholders, i.e. engineers, originators, authorisers to resolve outstanding issues and monitor timely review, signature approval and release of documentation.
• Direct appropriate change review meetings to facilitate change completion and closure.
• Coordinate implementation and Change support activities with other CM staff and Quality.
• Stakeholder Management - build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Provide Change process training and configuration management awareness sessions to all parties.
• Act as Change and Configuration Champion.
• Maintain and proactively improve the best practices of the team, to increase efficiency and quality.
• Participate, as required, in CM department audits, to ensure compliance with the
• Quality Management System requirements and applicable policies.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven work experience of Change and Configuration management, within an engineering domain.
• Experience of a regulated environment.
• Problem solving and organization skills including minute taking.
• PC literate with experience of PLM systems (3DX Enovia), and MS Office including Excel macros and pivot tables.
• ISO9001 / AS9100 experience and understanding.
• R&D to Production experience is desirable

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Rewarding Excellence : Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.

• Enjoy Your Time Off : Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

• Stay Healthy : We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.

• Secure Your Future : Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.

• Peace of Mind : Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.

• We Care About You : Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.

• Perks Galore : Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!

• Go Green : Join our cycle to work scheme or take advantage of our car salary sacrifice scheme. It’s all about making your commute easier and more sustainable

AALTO HAPS Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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