Senior/Principal Engineer- Product Change Management

As a Senior/Principal Engineer- Product Change Management, you will lead the product change process for a specific product line, ensuring smooth transitions from proposal to execution. You will champion the implementation of product changes across the enterprise, driving efficiency and ensuring alignment with operational requirements.

Product Change Leadership

• Manage the global product baseline and change process for a designated business unit to ensure changes are implemented successfully within product lines.
• Act as a liaison with various teams to understand product baselines and change control requirements for assigned products and projects.
• Oversee the identification of components and assemblies to ensure successful implementation of product changes at operational levels and within the customer-installed base.

Process Optimization

• Develop and refine product change management processes to improve efficiency, enhance manufacturing execution, and minimize inventory impact.
• Offer product support to manufacturing, supply chain, product management, and other functional teams regarding product baselines and modifications.

Technical Expertise

• Maintain a deep understanding of product change processes and associated business practices, including PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• Oversee key planning functions to ensure effective change implementation dates and facilitate smooth transitions for changes at operational sites.
• Manage engineering documentation and adhere to engineering standards, with proficiency in BOM (Bill of Materials) management platforms and Digital Mockup (DMU) modeling.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of experience in complex product configuration and system engineering.
• Strong exposure to CMII practices (CMII certification preferred).
• Knowledge of PLM systems, such as Teamcenter, and ERP systems, such as SAP S4 Hana.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling using tools like CREO.
• Expertise in ASME Y14.5 GD&T practices (minimum 10 years).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with inventory management and CPIM practices.
• Background in Design for Six Sigma methodologies.
• Intermediate working knowledge of complex mechanical/electrical model systems.
• Analytical skills to decompose complex problems into actionable solutions.