Product Change Leader

Ericsson • Lewisville, TX

15h

About The Position

Manage the product changes implementation in a cost-effective and time-efficient way throughout product lifecycle. The responsibility includes interfacing with the Product Engineering Unit (PEU), controlling the global change handling process (CI/CO) and exemptions. Also coordinates prototypes in New Product Introductions and Verification Assignments in prototype and maintenance phase

Requirements

• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
• Good understanding of production process, product engineering and IT systems
• Systems application knowledge (SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Engineering or relevant area
• 3+ years’ experience in logistics and supply chain management

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control product changes in a cost-effective and time-efficient way during both NPI/TPI and volume production (include leading & non-leading products) stages.
• Lead introduction and substitution of products, product documentation in accordance with PRI for implementation at ESS and EMS
• Plan for rapid and cost-effective global product substitution
• Initialize product validation (verification request) when requested in accordance with Work Order
• Create and communicate product substitution plans
• Handle exemption applications and monitor existing exemptions. Communicate approved/expiring exemptions to key stakeholders in organization
• Participate in NPI/TPI/GPI projects with responsibility for reporting plan and status for product and product document changes
• Coordinate information flow and required master data updates with LMDM
• Promote, understand, and strictly adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality guidelines without deviation.

Benefits

• Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
• The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson matches $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
• New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
• Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees