Engineering Change Analyst III

ACV • Buffalo, NY

1d • $78,000 - $98,000

About The Position

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:
Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

Requirements

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree - Engineering, Technology, or equivalent technical discipline required.
• 5+ years of experience in Hardware configuration management, engineering change control, or document control in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience administering and navigating major Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Arena or 3Dexperience.
• Mastery of Bill of Materials (BOM) management, including parent-child relationships, multi-level structures, and change effectivity strategies.
• Practical understanding of CAD workflows and modeling environments (e.g., SolidWorks or PTC Onshape) to interpret engineering drawings and design intents.
• Familiarity with ERP/SAP systems to ensure seamless integration between engineering releases and procurement/manufacturing execution systems.
• Experience facilitating Change Control Board (CCB) meetings, driving alignment, decisions, and action items among diverse, cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven track record supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and managing the maturation of technical documentation from prototype to mass production.
• Strong knowledge of ISO documentation standards, quality management systems (QMS), and regulatory record maintenance.
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data visualization) to track ECO KPIs and lifecycle metrics.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills to influence cross-functional teams, resolve technical documentation disputes, and translate engineering changes into operational execution plans.
• Experience in leveraging AI tools to accelerate Engineering workflow
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Engineering Change Request (ECR) lifecycle, managing the workflows, approvals, and implementation schedules across local and remote teams.
• Take accountability for configuration management governance, ensuring all engineering document updates, drawings, and specifications strictly adhere to ISO standards, quality requirements, and revision control protocols.
• Actively support all efforts to simplify, streamline, and enhance the engineering change and configuration management processes.
• Act as a hands-on mentor and subject matter expert for engineering teams, conducting deep-dive reviews of Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly structures, and part records to ensure alignment with documentation standards.
• Serve as the primary interface between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing operations, translating complex engineering changes into clear business impact, cost assessments, and production timelines.
• Bridge New Product Introduction (NPI) and high-volume production, ensuring that prototype configurations are matured, validated, and successfully transitioned into stable, production-ready system Baselines.
• Balance change implementation speed with operational stability, strategically managing the volume and priority of changes to prevent production disruptions while keeping pace with engineering innovation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
• Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior