Job Description

Come Join Us!

Over the last 40 years, Gastops has built a robust business which is recognized worldwide for its innovative contributions to equipment health management in the aviation, energy, marine, industrial and transportation industries. Gastops' products and services add value throughout the life cycle of complex critical equipment from the design stage through to in-service operations and support. We design, manufacture, and support advanced equipment sensing and analysis products, including on-line oil debris sensors, torque measurement sensors, turbine blade health sensors, and at-line oil analysis systems.


The

Manager, Configuration Management

will establish and lead the Configuration Management capability at Gastops, building the processes, tools, and governance structure that ensure product integrity throughout the entire lifecycle. You will define how configuration baselines are created, controlled, and communicated, enabling engineering, operations, and service teams to deliver high-quality, traceable, and compliant products.


The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of technical competence, professional integrity, and leadership, serving as a model of engineering excellence and innovation within the organization.

What You'll Do:

Build the company's Configuration Management framework

from the ground up, including policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry best practices (e.g., EIA-649, ISO 10007, AS9100).

Define and manage product configuration baselines

, including hardware, software, documentation, and digital artifacts.

Establish change control processes

, lead Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and ensure disciplined evaluation, approval, and implementation of engineering changes.

Implement and administer CM tools

, such as PLM, PDM, or other configuration control systems, ensuring they meet business and engineering needs.

Collaborate closely with systems, hardware, software, operations, and quality teams

to ensure consistent application of CM practices across the product lifecycle.

Oversee product structure management

, including part numbering, bill of materials (BOMs), interface definitions, and revision control.

Ensure configuration traceability

, enabling accurate reporting, audits, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Support project teams

by providing CM planning, configuration status reporting, and change impact assessments.

Train, mentor, and guide engineering and operations teams

on CM principles, workflows, and tools.

Champion a culture of configuration discipline

, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accountability in product definition and change management.

Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.

Who You Are:

A

Bachelor's degree

in Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline.

7-10+ years of experience

in configuration management within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries. Proven success in

establishing or maturing CM practices

, including process development and tool implementation. Deep understanding of

CM principles

: configuration identification, change control, status accounting, audits, and product structure management. Experience with

PLM/PDM systems

(e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, Arena, SolidWorks PDM, etc.). Strong skills in

organizing complex technical data

, managing baselines, and ensuring traceability. Excellent communication and facilitation abilities, especially in cross-functional settings. Familiarity with

AS9100

,

ISO 9001

, or other quality frameworks (asset). Certification in CM (e.g., CMII, CMPIC) considered an asset.

What We Offer You:

Gastops has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established and growing Engineering company:

Competitive salary, benefits, profit share bonus program A fantastic culture, team, and energy to work with Superb work location in Ottawa (Canotek Business Park) Social activities, company sponsored events and opportunities to give back to our local community
Gastops is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to acquiring a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, origins, ages, orientations, genders, creeds and religions. Gastops accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selectin process. Gastops is an excellent place to work and we look forward to meeting with you! If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.