Change Control Specialist Sr

Oshkosh Corporation•Appleton, WI

2d•$73,200 - $117,800

About The Position

The Change Control Specialist Sr leads and manages the analysis, planning, and coordination of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs). The role ensures changes are implemented effectively and on time across relevant processes, minimizing disruption, obsolescence, and scrap while optimizing inventory use and supporting organizational objectives. The position coordinates change-control work across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, suppliers, Aftermarket, and the Service Center. It oversees new part numbers and bills of materials, material implementation and disposition, supply-and-demand analysis, change cut-in dates, and communication of changes. The specialist also supports quality assurance and adherence to standard operating procedures, participates in New Product Development projects, and provides leadership to a team. The posted pay range is $73,200 to $117,800. Individual pay depends on factors including role scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and pay equity among team members in similar positions.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience; the degree is listed as preferred.
5 to 10 years of experience in operations, change management, CN coordination, bill of material structuring, or other relevant areas.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills and ability to develop positive working relationships.
Comprehensive knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
Familiarity with bill of material structuring and JDE World and One World systems.
Proficiency with Smarteam, Windchill, and other change management tools.
Ability to analyze data and generate actionable reports to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the entire CN process in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and suppliers.
Initiate and oversee new part numbers and bills of materials, ensuring effective material implementation and disposition.
Develop and implement feedback mechanisms for quality assurance of CNs, including training programs to support adherence to SOPs.
Approve, disapprove, or reassign tasks in the Reliance Change Management System (RCM) as needed.
Conduct supply-and-demand analysis to determine material requirements.
Work with Purchasing and suppliers to establish cut-in dates for changes.
Coordinate with the Aftermarket team to ensure future inventory and field replacement needs are met.
Communicate changes effectively to Manufacturing.
Work with the Service Center to maintain accurate bills, service manuals, and field campaign needs.
Participate in New Product Development projects and support smooth transitions between old and new product lines.
Establish and maintain interdepartmental relationships to support successful CN implementation.
Provide leadership to a team, supporting engagement, accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with departmental goals.