Manufacturing Engineering Change Administrator

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

The Manufacturing Engineering Change Administrator is responsible for managing and executing the engineering change and new product introduction (NPI) processes within the manufacturing system in an accurate and efficient manner. This role ensures effective materials management by maintaining the manufacturing part master throughout the product lifecycle and ensuring alignment between design intent and manufacturing execution.

What You Will Do at Graco

System Maintenance

• Maintain and update the global ERP item master and bills of material to ensure alignment with approved engineering documentation and adherence to corporate policies and procedures.

• Review and assess engineering documentation during release, change, and obsolescence stages to ensure accurate and timely implementation.

• Apply configuration management practices to maintain alignment between as ordered, as designed, and as built states.

• Synchronize item master attributes across multiple organizations.

Research and Reporting

• Research and respond to inquiries related to saleable product changes and update systems accordingly.

• Investigate and resolve item master and bill of material discrepancies based on documented user requirements.

• Ensure ongoing product data synchronization across applicable systems and enhancements within the global item master and bill of material databases.

• Identify, monitor, and maintain items with no active where used, expired spares life, or low sales volume.

Cross-Functional Support & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate engineering changes, new product introductions, and product lifecycle updates with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Pricing, and Cost Accounting.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve change control and product data management processes.

What You Will Bring to Graco

• 2-year degree in a related field or the equivalent educational background and/or relevant work experience

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or engineering related environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within cross-functional teams

• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills

• Basic knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) systems

• Basic blueprint reading knowledge

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Accelerators

• Bachelor's degree

• Proficiency in Excel

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

#LI-Hybrid

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

$26.11 - $45.72