Material Review Board; MRB) Coordinator

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At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.

If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

We are looking for a Material Review Board (MRB) Coordinator to join our Supply Chain team.

In this role, you will coordinate materials moving through the Material Review Board process, working closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing and suppliers to ensure non-conforming materials are effectively controlled, reviewed and dispositioned.

You will be responsible for keeping materials moving through the MRB process, following up on required actions and approvals, maintaining accurate inventory and escalating issues that could impact manufacturing schedules or on-time delivery.

• Coordinate materials through the Material Review Board (MRB) process, ensuring proper control, approvals and dispositions.
• Work with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and suppliers to resolve material issues and obtain required approvals.
• Follow up on outstanding actions and elevate delays that may affect manufacturing or on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate MRB inventory and support efforts to reduce cycle times.
• Coordinate approved dispositions, including rework, supplier returns, replacements and scrap.
• Process material transactions, replacement requests, shipping instructions and supplier Return Material Authorizations (RMAs).
• Track and report MRB inventory, aging, cycle time and other key metrics.
• Ensure MRB documentation, approvals and dispositions are complete and accurate.
• Support inspections, technical reviews, audits and urgent manufacturing requirements as needed.
• Communicate MRB status and priorities to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Participate in daily meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and cross-training to team members as required.

• Minimal physical effort. Work performed sitting/standing (50/50). Move about workplace to perform tasks. Somewhat repetitive hand/finger movements. Some lifting of low weight items, with limited lifting of items with some weight.
• Significant visual attention and concentration for moderate periods of time to read, reason, compare and complete high precision work with eye/hand coordination component e.g. microscope, fine electronic assembly.

• Some isolation while in MRB area; limited exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust and noise; some repetition; moderate interruptions and occasional high volumes/multiple and tight deadlines.

• Grade 12 education or equivalent, plus a minimum of one year of post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within Supply Chain, Materials, Manufacturing Operations or Quality.
• Experience coordinating Material Review Board (MRB) activities, non-conforming material, material dispositions or similar material management processes.
• Good understanding of manufacturing, supply chain and quality processes.
• Experience with inventory management, material transactions and maintaining accurate material records.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple…