ECR (Engineering Change Release) Coordinator

General Motors; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering automotive leader as an Engineering Change Release Coordinator, where your organizational prowess and analytical skills will play a vital role in managing engineering changes at the Oshawa Assembly plant. This dynamic position involves coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring seamless change management, and maintaining detailed records to support the production of light and heavy-duty trucks. With a focus on continuous improvement and a process-oriented mindset, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the success of a globally recognized brand. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation days

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Defined Contribution Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Proficiency in managing large datasets and performing data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track all engineering changes, maintaining accurate records.
• Lead weekly engineering change meetings and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Process Improvement

Adaptability

Education

Diploma / Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Access

VBA

Job description

ECR (Engineering Change Release) Coordinator

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly on a full-time basis.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Engineering Change Release Coordinator to join our Global Supply Chain team at the Oshawa Assembly plant. In this role, you will manage, track, and coordinate engineering changes that impact materials, parts, and processes for light duty and heavy full size truck assembly. Acting as a key liaison between various stakeholders, you will ensure seamless change management across the supply chain and production teams.

What You'll Do

1. Manage and track all engineering changes, maintaining accurate and detailed records.
2. Coordinate part number changes and revise breakpoint dates with engineering teams, suppliers, other assembly plants, and various stakeholders.
3. Maintain the ECR database and generate detailed change reports.
4. Lead weekly engineering change meetings to provide updates and track progress.
5. Collaborate with design and program engineering teams to validate change requirements and ensure alignment with project objectives.
6. Monitor and resolve specification issues and updates in a timely manner.
7. Develop and maintain subassembly part numbers used for service and scrap.
8. Conduct specification comparisons during major changes (e.g., model year transitions) involving large datasets.
9. Initiate and manage Electronic Plan for Change Management requests.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

1. Diploma / Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or related field.
3. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of time-sensitive tasks.
4. Quick learner with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, production-critical environment.
5. Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including suppliers and internal teams.
6. Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
7. Proficiency in managing large datasets and performing data analysis.
8. Strong analytical skills and experience working with complex systems and processes.
9. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel; experience with Access is a plus.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

1. Knowledge of automotive supply chains and material flow.
2. Experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
3. Familiarity with GM systems and processes, such as MGO, ECM, and GDPS.
4. Experience with GM specifications, releases, and engineering change requests.
5. Proficiency in VBA, with the ability to write and modify macros.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

1. Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
2. Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
3. Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
4. Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
5. GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.