Production Change Coordinator

Whelen Engineering; Chester; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a detail-oriented Production Change Coordinator in Chester, CT. This role involves supporting engineering changes, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree and experience in production or planning. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in production, planning, or configuration support.
• Familiarity with ERP and PLM systems like SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and manage documentation.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams for production changes.
• Track and document ongoing configuration changes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Jira

Job description

Production Change Coordinator

Department: Production Control (CT)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

Description

Location: Chester, Connecticut

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm (start time flexible)

Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Configuration Coordinator to support the execution and documentation of engineering changes and product configuration updates within our manufacturing operations. This role is instrumental in ensuring that accurate product and process information flows smoothly from engineering to the shop floor, particularly during Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.

The Configuration Coordinator will work closely with operations, procurement, and engineering teams to track, communicate, and help implement changes while maintaining up-to-date records in our systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by coordinating updates to manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to communicate and implement changes on the production floor, helping to manage cut-in dates and material transitions.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts by ensuring manufacturing readiness, including document release, revision control, and part setup in relevant systems.
• Track and document the status of ongoing configuration changes, providing regular updates to operations and project teams.
• Coordinate with document control and quality teams to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and internal process reviews by providing accurate and up-to-date configuration documentation.
• Serve as the Production Planning representative on all engineering change notice (ECN) related tasks
• Implements and communicates product changes within Warehouse Inventory Management System and tracks inventory consumption
• Collaborates with procurement on communicating change documents with suppliers
• Performs Engineering Change Notice risk assessment and impact analysis
• Drive all changes through lifecycle to closure.

Qualifications and Education:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing, technical, or administrative support role.
• 1–3 years of experience in a production, planning, document control, or configuration support position.
• Familiarity with ERP and/or PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Arena, Agile) and basic knowledge of BOM structures and revision control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with document management systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior Project Management Experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Jira Project Management software is a plus

All Employees Shall

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans
• Recommend improved EH&S practices

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.

The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.

Whelen reserves the right to move personnel from department to department or inter-department when the workload requires additional help.