Change Control Coordinator-TEMP

Position Summary:

The Change Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the maintenance and release of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting all activities related to product configuration changes as well as drawing releases. This role ensures accurate product data, facilitates cross-functional communication, and supports Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams in executing timely, controlled changes. The Coordinator helps maintain data integrity within PLM/PDM/ERP systems and ensures that all product documentation drawings, specifications, and revisions are properly released and communicated.  This hybrid role is based out of our Cypress, CA headquarters. The duration of this contract role is 6 months.  

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Train Engineers in writing ECOs (Configuration and CAD) and other technical documentation such as New Part Requests, ECRs and Deviations. Review ECO contents for accuracy, clarity and completeness ahead of Change Review Board (Configuration) or submission to a drafter (CAD)
• Review change submissions for completeness (drawings, documentation, approvals).
• Track Engineering Change Orders throughout the process from initiation to closure, following up with stakeholders and ensuring timely approvals and efficient flow through the process.
• Coordinate various teams to closely monitor and document implementation readiness in terms of data/documentation/systems, stock on hand, and training with goals including BOM accuracy, minimal production disruptions and financial efficiency.
• Ensure changes, impacts, and timelines are communicated clearly to all stakeholders in an efficient and timely manner.
• Use data gathered to determine timing of ECO implementation in production
• Interpret Engineering technical documentation to update work orders on an as needed basis
• Finalize and close out ECOs by validating all inventory is dispositioned, parts are obsoleted and all systems updated
• Take an active role in facilitating an effective Change Review Board meeting including beforehand preparation, in meeting facilitation and documentation as well as post meeting follow up.
• Assist in product configuration audits and data cleanup efforts.
• Act as the liaison between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing for all configuration and change-related matters.

Qualifications, Skills and Education:

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in Engineering Change Control, Project Management or related discipline/specialty
• 2+ years’ experience in cross functional team collaboration
• 2+ years’ experience and mastered proficiency in Microsoft Excel and / or other data analysis tools.
• Must be able to work onsite 3 days a week (Tue, Wed, Thu) at our Cypress, CA headquarters along with core members of the team.   

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365, SolidWorks PDM and SharePoint
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Background in manufacturing (furniture, mechanical, or consumer products ideal).
• Familiarity with revision control, configuration management principles, or CM standards.

• Experience supporting product development or NPI processes.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.

• Ability to manage deadlines and track multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work to and manage deadlines, track multiple tasks simultaneously and do what it takes to “get the job done”.  
• Positive attitude and strong relationship skills

Working Conditions

• General office environment
• Occasional nights or weekend work may be required