Mechanical Engineer II – Engineering Change Leader
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer II – Engineering Change Leader works within Engineering Data Management (EDM) and leads Engineering Changes for complex scientific instrumentation throughout the sustaining product lifecycle. The position is on-site in Hillsboro, Oregon, and partners with Operations Engineering, R&D, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Global Technical Service, and other cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate, execute, and implement product changes. The role combines Engineering Change Management leadership with mechanical engineering and technical product documentation expertise. The Engineering Change Leader coordinates Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), evaluates scope and impact, establishes priorities, coordinates technical and business inputs, and drives approved changes through execution and implementation. The role requires understanding mechanical designs, engineering drawings, CAD models, bills of material (BOMs), GD&T, and related technical product documentation (TPD) to collaborate with design engineers and review documentation changes. The position also supports continuous improvement of Engineering Change processes, tools, and interfaces across North American and global teams, and develops strong working knowledge of assigned products.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant mechanical design and engineering experience.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, product engineering, sustaining engineering, engineering change management, or a related high-technology manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
- Demonstrated experience working with 3D CAD models, mechanical drawings, assemblies, and BOMs.
- Experience with ECRs, ECOs, configuration or change control, or sustaining product engineering.
- Ability to interpret engineering redlines and technical requirements and assess whether resulting documentation accurately implements the intended change.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, tolerances, and design-for-manufacturability considerations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, service, and business stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional work, resolve ambiguity, establish priorities, and drive complex technical activities to completion without direct authority over all participants.
- Strong analytical and systematic problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management/Product Data Management systems; Teamcenter experience is preferred.
- Experience with complex electromechanical products, capital equipment, semiconductor equipment, analytical instrumentation, or scientific instrumentation is strongly preferred.
- Experience with scanning electron microscopes (SEM), transmission electron microscopes (TEM), focused ion beam systems, or related electron microscopy products is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead ECRs and ECOs for assigned products and product lines in accordance with the established Engineering Change process.
- Evaluate proposed changes for technical feasibility, scope, risk, product and manufacturing impact, urgency, implementation requirements, and cross-functional dependencies.
- Partner with mechanical engineers and technical subject matter experts to translate proposed designs, engineering markups or redlines, and requirements into complete, executable Engineering Changes.
- Review mechanical drawings, CAD models, BOM structures, and other Technical Product Documentation to understand proposed and implemented product changes.
- Technically review mechanical TPD changes within areas of demonstrated competency and ensure implemented documentation accurately reflects approved Engineering Changes.
- Apply knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawing practices, mechanical design, and manufacturing methods when evaluating and reviewing mechanical product changes.
- Coordinate technical reviews by electrical, software, systems, safety, service, quality, and other subject matter experts when changes require expertise outside the Change Leader’s competency.
- Perform or coordinate product structure and Where Used impact analysis to identify affected parts, assemblies, documentation, products, and sites.
- Coordinate development and approval of implementation plans with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, and other stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional resolution of complex Engineering Change issues while maintaining clear ownership, communication, and accountability.
- Work with Engineering Data Management resources responsible for CAD, drawing, BOM, and documentation updates, and support effective technical review of completed work.
- Monitor Engineering Change work in process, priorities, milestones, and cycle time for assigned product lines.
- Support continuous improvement of Engineering Change processes, tools, and interfaces across North American and global teams.
- Develop strong working knowledge of assigned products and serve as a trusted Engineering Change partner to supporting engineering teams.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
