Engineering Change Specialist

Bestlogic Staffing • Farmington, CT

2d • $31 - $49

About The Position

BestLogic Staffing is seeking an experienced Engineering Change Specialist to support engineering change management, product configuration, and implementation activities for a high-tech manufacturing organization. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in engineering change management, manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related technical field. The Engineering Change Specialist will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to ensure engineering changes are evaluated, approved, implemented, and documented accurately and efficiently. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), manufacturing processes, inventory considerations, and change-control procedures.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in engineering change management, manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related technical field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), manufacturing processes, and engineering change control procedures .
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of the metric system required.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP and PLM systems required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and manage several engineering changes simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• SAP and SmartSheet experience preferred.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering , or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent education, technical training, and relevant professional experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the engineering change management process, including ECN workflows, procedures, governance standards, and process improvement initiatives.
• Receive, validate, prioritize, and process engineering change requests while ensuring documentation is complete and compliant with established procedures.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews involving Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Service, Suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate the technical, quality, cost, inventory, procurement, compliance, and scheduling impacts of proposed engineering changes.
• Manage approval workflows and release activities, ensuring all required reviews and approvals are completed before changes are implemented.
• Develop and execute implementation plans addressing production timing, effectivity, inventory disposition, supplier coordination, and communication requirements.
• Support sourcing, procurement, quoting, and implementation activities for new and revised parts.
• Evaluate the impact of engineering changes on production operations, including manufacturing processes, material availability, production schedules, existing inventory, work-in-process, supplier inventory, and material obsolescence.
• Determine inventory disposition and rework requirements resulting from engineering changes and develop appropriate documentation and implementation instructions.
• Maintain product configuration accuracy by creating, updating, and controlling bills of material, drawings, material master data, work instructions, and ERP/PLM records.
• Serve as a primary resource for engineering change implementation and escalate complex or high-risk issues when necessary.
• Monitor engineering change metrics and participate in post-implementation reviews to identify issues, determine root causes, and drive corrective and continuous improvement actions.
• Develop training materials and provide training related to engineering change processes, implementation requirements, and product changes.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation - Pay Range $31.25-49.27/hr
• 401(k): Company retirement plan with generous employer match
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including employer HSA contributions and employer-paid vision premiums for eligible employees and dependents
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan support resources
• Family Support: Paid family and parental leave programs and family health resources
• Paid Time Off: PTO available from day one plus 11 paid company holidays
• Income Protection: Company-paid life insurance equal to two times base salary, plus short- and long-term disability coverage
• Additional Benefits: Gym membership subsidy, employee referral bonuses, recognition programs, and scholarship opportunities for employees' children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree