Engineering Change Specialist

Position Summary The Engineering Change Specialist (ECS) is responsible for managing the Engineering Change Request/Order (ECR/ECO) process within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. This role supports documentation control, change implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced engineering environment. In addition to generating and processing change orders, the ECS will manage data mining, track reports, coordinate cross-functional communications, and serve as the point of contact for change-related escalations. Key Responsibilities Generate, process, and manage Change Orders (COs) through closure. Perform documentation research for parts and assemblies to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with change control policies and design standards. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Managers with all change order activities. Collaborate with engineers and designers to integrate design solutions into Bills of Material (BOMs) that align with lean manufacturing requirements. Coordinate with key stakeholders to drive resolution and alignment with cut-in strategies, E&O mitigation, and effectivity timelines. Act as the primary point of contact for change control processes within Engineering. Monitor and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and efficient change cut-ins. Process part numbers, BOMs, and COs—including preparation for Change Control Board (CCB) reviews, routing for approvals, and ensuring accuracy and completeness. Track documentation progress from initiation to final approval; report review status and key metrics. Maintain documentation in compliance with ISO standards, including revisions and releases. Update drawings based on model changes and support design teams with drawing/spec updates. Facilitate design review meetings, record key decisions and action items, and distribute detailed meeting minutes. Requirements Strong understanding of change management and configuration management practices. Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through. Strong analytical skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work required overtime to support manufacturing and customer needs. Experience resolving scheduling conflicts and last-minute changes. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel – Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Graphing; Teams; PowerPoint; Word). Experience with iPLM/SAP (preferred). Experience with Teamcenter and Siemens NX (preferred). Self-motivated, team-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.