**Product Life Cycle Specialist** We are looking for a Product Life Cycle Specialist to join our Product Life Cycle team, this role provides analyses and recommendations to internal and external customers in support of two key revenue-focused functions – extended manufacturing/repair support and End-of-Life product sales support. **Location: Ashburn, VA OR Ottawa, Canada** **We Take Care of Our People** Paid Time Off I RRSP/401K with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture * **Your Challenge** + Deliver business-defined recommendations via Curtiss-Wright’s industry-leading web portal, including product lifecycle status, obsolete component status, customer actions, etc. + Work directly with customers to understand program and service requirements + Provide specialized support for customer presentations and meetings + Generate quotes and assist with the conversion of Curtiss-Wright inventory to customer-owned inventory + Coordinate internal functions to support customer requirements + Maintain bill of materials (BOM) for component changes required for customer-supplied material + Maintain the accuracy of lifecycle information in data systems including Pivotal, SAP and the customer web portal + Review material shortages to support product sales + Support extended legacy product sales/revenue + Prepare inventory analyses and forecasts required for management decision making **What You Bring** + A post-secondary degree/diploma in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent experience + Minimum 4 years’ experience working in a high-tech and/or electronics environment in a customer or supplier interfacing capacity + Minimum 4 years’ experience within a supply chain function with inventory analytics preferred + Hands-on SAP MRP system including order entry, inventory management and manufacturing processes considered an asset + Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and quality + Team player with excellent organizational skills and well-developed interpersonal, communication and group interaction skills + Solid analytical and forecasting skills, with strong attention to detail + Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment + Proficient in managing multiple priorities and time management + Prior experience with Sales funnel and ERP systems and office productivity tools (Microsoft Office) + Project management proficiency **Who We Are** At Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, we have a long and rich history as the trusted, proven leader in rugged, reliable, and secure solutions for the defense and commercial aerospace industries. Our employees are the foundation of that success. Our Ashburn, VA site provides rugged embedded computing solutions that process data in real-time to support mission-critical functions, in the air, on the ground, and at sea. Our team develops single board computers, graphics, and Ethernet Switching solutions for military programs. Our entrepreneurial environment provides our employees with excellent experiences that enable them to develop their skills and give them the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. We design, develop, test, and manufacture our products, so our employees have a wide range of opportunities. To learn more, please visit us at: https://www.curtisswrightds.com/company/locations-ashburn.html At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number. To learn more visit Ottawa, Ontario | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com) (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/about/company/locations/ottawa) \#LI-TS1 _No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)_** _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright._ **Compliance Statement** This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. **Join the WRIGHT Team!** Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. **Our Values** What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other. **Leadership** We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. **Customer Focus** We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. **Teamwork & Trust** Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. **Respect for People** We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. **Integrity** We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships. **What We Offer Our Employees:** **Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one! **Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of! **Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.