Job Description

Salary Range: $26.06 - $39.09

Position Summary:

The Engineering Change Administrator is responsible for coordinating technical documentation releases, in addition to maintaining revision control of all product-related data. This role will coordinate with cross-functional departments including Engineering, Marketing, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Experience and Operations in order to drive the engineering change process to completion in a timely, accurate, and cost effective manner.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Audit data completeness and accuracy for New Product Introductions (NPI) and line extensions in the following areas:
• Part setup - Ensure systematic part setup working with multiple departments and production locations
• Bill of Materials (BOM) - Assist in Bill of Material test plan development, creation, review, revisions, documentation and approval for configurable BOMs.
• Other engineering documentation - Product matrix, CAD release ECOs, documentation ECOs. Ensure consistency and clarity of data and formatting.
• Manage and maintain the integrity of internal Production, QC and Manufacturing Engineering documentation in Product Data Management (PDM) system. Partner with cross-functional teams to move process instructions, CNC data, and other production-related documentation efficiently into the controlled environment. Ensure changes and new releases are communicated and acknowledged in an efficient and timely manner.
• Handle all aspects of drawing releases including an iterative pre-release process that will require communication and coordination between internal stakeholders and outside resources. Systematically release all new and updated CAD and communicate the release both internally and externally. Confirm and document the acknowledgement of change.
• Track Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) throughout the process from approval to closure. Work with various teams to closely monitor and document implementation readiness in terms of systems, stock on hand, process documentation, and training. Update work orders on an as-needed basis. Finalize and close ECOs by ensuring all inventory is dispositioned, parts are obsoleted, and all systems updated.
• Lead the part setup process, ensuring the consistency of commodity code and naming conventions. Systematically enter data into the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system as well as initiate workflow for full part setup. Monitor and follow up with concerned parties to ensure timely setup to support new product introduction, change and special parts/orders.

Qualifications, Skills and Education:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree (Quality Engineering or a science-related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand/interpret technical drawings, blueprints and part diagrams
• Strong organizational and written communication skills, attention to detail
• Ability to use data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Power Query )

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of change control, configuration management, and/or document control experience.
• Experience with PDM (Product Data Management) or PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) as well as ERP systems
• Basic SolidWorks navigation and file handling a plus

Perks and Benefits:

We hope that you’re excited by the possibilities that come along with working at Exemplis! With us, TEAM comes first. We bring integrity, passion, and excellence to work each day. Being part of our team means living our core values and thriving in an environment of constant innovation and positive change.

In addition to our unique culture, we also offer these fun perks and benefits.

• Competitive Salary: Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges are developed with the support of national benchmarks and industry best practices that adjusts to your cost of labor, years of relevant experience, skill set, and education.
• Employee Discounts: We offer our employees discounts across all of our product lines.
• Hit our Numbers Lunch: When we hit our monthly milestones, we all celebrate!

About Us:

It all started in a small warehouse in California with just three employees, a fax machine and a bell that rang out every time a chair came down the conveyor belt. 30 years later, Exemplis continues to lead, innovate and disrupt an array of industries through its growing family of brands — including SitOnIt Seating, Timbuk2, X-Chair, Maverick, Mavix, Edloe Finch, and Albany Park. From sustainable manufacturing to outreach programs and more, we strive to make a positive impact on everyone we serve. We make sure our people (and their communities) are at the core of our organization. To make a difference, we must be a champion of diversity, inclusion, service and social justice — above all else. Are you ready to be a part of something special? We have headquarters, offices and retail stores across the U.S. (plus a variety of flexible work opportunities). Learn more and apply today.

Exemplis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. Read our full statement on our careers page.