Engineering Change Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Engineering Change Manager is responsible for the management, execution, and evolution of the engineering Product Data Management (PDM) process, ensuring accuracy and traceability in product data. Additionally, this role ensures alignment of global processes and fosters a culture of continuous improvement to optimize efficiency and effectiveness across product data activities.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Leads the engineering PDM process to ensure timely and accurate product releases, product changes, stop ships, and deviations.
• Maintains accuracy and traceability in product data; BOMs, routers, item master records, item branch records, data warehouse codes, compliance, costing, and pricing.
• Provides leadership, support, and mentoring to product data coordinators.
• Acts as a liaison between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and IT to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Assists in price entry and collaborates with finance, marketing, sales, and IT to troubleshoot the pricing system when required.
• Develops and implements standardized procedures for product creation, product changes, documentation handling, and product costing.
• Establishes and drives process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in product data management using lean principles.
• Leads training for employees who write and / or approve ECs.
• Ensures consistency in product data management practices across global locations.
• Works closely with teams to address regional variations while maintaining alignment with corporate standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely Coordination: On-time execution of product releases, changes, and deviations.
• Personnel Engagement: Effectiveness in team collaboration and employee development.
• Project Completion Rates: On-time completion of product data-related projects.
• Data Accuracy and Traceability: Integrity and traceability of product data.
• Global Process Integration: Successful implementation of standardized procedures across locations.
• Process Improvement: Reduction in processing errors and improvements in operational efficiency.

What you will need to succeed:

Education & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Substantial manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in product data management, engineering documentation, and manufacturing processes required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in BOM structuring, costing models, Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Experience with JD Edwards MRP software is preferred.
• Management Skills: Experience in personnel leadership, training, and staff coordination.
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and familiarity with data management software tools.
• Global Coordination: Experience working in multinational settings with process standardization across locations.
• Continuous Improvement: Knowledge of lean methodologies, process improvement frameworks, and data-driven decision-making.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal abilities to foster collaboration across departments.

Compensation: Salaried

Travel: Less than 10%

Location: Kinetico Corporate Headquarters, Newbury, OH

Why Join Kinetico:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage
• Employer Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Contribution Matching Program
• Employer Funded Defined Contribution Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Community Service Volunteer Time-off Benefit
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program

Our Commitment and Difference:

Founded in 1970, Kinetico was started by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Evolving from the Tangent Company, a small consulting design firm, Kinetico soon became a global organization of independent dealers, international distributors representing nearly 100 countries. Through the dedication of its founders, employees and distribution network, Kinetico has experienced tremendous success. The company has grown from a two-man, creative undertaking into a strong and dynamic organization.

Innovative technology and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction have distinguished the company and positioned Kinetico as a leader in today’s ever-changing water treatment industry manufacturing water softeners, along with a wide range of systems that improve water quality for general use, as well as those that provide high-quality drinking water for consumption. Kinetico products are Third Party certified to confirm quality and performance and complimented by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.

Kinetico is part of the Axel Johnson Group of companies, a global organization and fifth generation company that continues to be successful in developing leading businesses.

Kinetico Incorporated is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

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