Engineer Change Control

Position Summary

The Engineer – Change Control is a key technical role responsible for owning and driving the Engineering Change (EC) process, documentation and ensuring seamless integration of engineering data into the ERP system. This individual will serve as a bridge between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Customer Service, and Supply Chain, ensuring that new product and process changes are effectively evaluated, documented, and implemented to support quality, operations, customer service, supply chain, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the complete Engineering Change (EC) process: Drive discipline, training and accountability in ECR, ECO, and ECN workflows; chair EC Board meetings.

Lead cross-functional change reviews with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to align priorities and implementation plans.

Serve as process expert and owner of ERP engineering data workflows, including accurate part and item master setup, BOM management, and change tracking (Epicor preferred).

Perform detailed review and validation of engineering documentation, including CAD drawings (SolidWorks), BOMs, and specification sheets, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and readiness for release.

Facilitate impact analyses for all changes related to cost, compliance, quality, and manufacturability.

Ensure timely implementation of EC instructions and monitor progress through completion.

Maintain the Engineering Change repository and ensure version control of controlled documents.

Identify efficiencies and new tools and resources to improve the existing systems and processes.

Provide training, coaching, and continuous improvement of EC and ERP processes to internal stakeholders.

Support audits, compliance initiatives, and regulatory requirements (knowledge of water industry standards a plus).

Contribute to broader engineering initiatives and process improvement projects.

Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.

Experience in Engineering Change Management, Product Data Management (PDM), and/or ERP system ownership in a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Epicor preferred), PDM/PLM tools, and document management practices.

Proficient with CAD tools, SolidWorks preferred; able to review and understand complex mechanical assemblies and components.

Strong project management skills; highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and resolve issues in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Excellent communication, collaboration, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of quality and regulatory standards relevant to residential water filtration industries is a plus.