Change Control Specialist Sr

Oshkosh•Appleton, WI

22h

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 aligning with organizational objectives. The position coordinates the change-notice process across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and suppliers; oversees new part numbers and bills of materials; supports quality assurance and adherence to standard operating procedures; and participates in New Product Development projects. It also provides leadership to a team, fostering engagement, accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with departmental goals.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience.
5 to 10 years of experience in operations, change management, change-notice coordination, bill-of-material structuring, or other relevant areas.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills and the 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 change-notice process in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and suppliers.
Initiate and oversee the introduction of new part numbers and bills of materials, ensuring effective material implementation and disposition.
Develop and implement feedback mechanisms for quality assurance of change notices, including training programs to support adherence to standard operating procedures.
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 strong interdepartmental relationships for successful change-notice implementation.
Provide leadership to a team, supporting engagement, accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with departmental goals.