Engineering Change Engineer

UST; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in Bengaluru is seeking an Engineering Change (EC) Engineer to own the ECR/ECO process for assigned product families, manage documentation, and coordinate cross-functional execution from problem statement to final implementation.

The EC Engineer ensures rapid, cost-effective changes, guides ECOs, and collaborates with EC Analysts and suppliers to drive continuous improvements across manufacturing and product lines.

Qualifications

• Experience with ECR/ECO processes and change management.
• Familiarity with ERP and PDM/PLM platforms.
• Experience with BOM structures and item Master theory.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and cleanroom protocols.
• Strong cross-cultural communication abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering required.
• 3–5 years in engineering change management or manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review and prioritize ECRs; expedite release through the cycle.
• Evaluate ECR content, BOM, impact, and stakeholder needs.
• Define scope and assign participants for evaluation and approval.
• Coordinate with EC Analysts; ensure correct CIB membership.
• Conduct where-used analysis and assess product impact.
• Communicate with EC team to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coach participants; mediate conflicts between stakeholders.
• Review ECOs and recommend material-related changes.
• Identify ECO-impacted kits; update status comments.
• Identify process improvements; support KPI development.

Skills

ECO/ECR processes

PDM systems

BOM structures

Cross-cultural communication

Lean principles

Supplier QA

Safety procedures

Project management

Time management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

PDM/PLM platforms

Job description

Mandatory Skills

EXM, PDM, SAP, Coordination, Analysis

Who we are:

At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at UST.com.

Summary:

The Engineering Change (EC) Engineer is responsible for development, management, and execution of the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process for assigned product families and product lines. This role encompasses documentation, evaluation, implementation, and cross-functional coordination of engineering changes from initial problem statement through final execution.

The EC Engineer ensures rapid, efficient, and cost-effective change implementation while removing barriers and mediating issues across divisional lines.

The Opportunity:

Key Responsibilities

• Review and prioritize Engineering Change Requests (ECRs); expedite ECR release through implementation cycle
• Evaluate ECR content completeness, Bill of Material (BOM) structure, customer impact assessment (internal and external), organizational impact, and functional product impact
• Determine ECR scope and impact on products and processes; identify required participants for evaluation, disposition, assignment, approval, and implementation
• Route ECRs to appropriate stakeholders; coordinate with EC Analysts and verify Change Implementation Board (CIB) member inclusion based on product family, product line, and change category
• Conduct where-used analysis and part structure evaluation to determine scope and impact of product changes
• Communicate with EC Analysts and EC Engineers to ensure ECR accuracy and completeness
• Train and coach ECR participants in functional areas; advise on problem resolution and mediate conflicts between stakeholders
• Review Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and recommend material-related changes through Change Control Board (CCB)
• Identify ECO-impacted kits and assemblies; update ECO notification summary comments to reflect current status
• Evaluate ECR and ECO processes for continuous improvement opportunities; support KPI development and process documentationParticipate in Engineering Change Officer (ECO) Program Manager meetings and cross-functional ECO CIB projects
• Engage with suppliers on manufacturing process issues and resolutions

Mandatory Skills

• Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Engineering Change Request (ECR) processes, forms, instructions, and policies
• ECR and ECO roles and responsibilities
• Product Data Management (PDM) systems, Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, and Item Master theory
• Manufacturing methods, materials science, and basic lean philosophy and principles
• Supplier manufacturing processes and supplier quality management
• Safety procedures and cleanroom protocols
• Cross-cultural communication practices

Desired Skills:

• Project Management: Lead and participate in cross-functional ECO CIB projects
• Time Management: Prioritize and expedite ECRs through implementation cycle
• Negotiation Skills: Mediate conflicts between ECR participants and divisions
• Communication Skills: Present recommendations to management and stakeholders
• Problem Solving: Analyze complex product changes and recommend solutions
• Conflict Resolution: Mediate cross-functional issues and barriers to change implementation
• Process Improvement: Identify and document continuous improvement opportunities

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in engineering change management, product engineering, or manufacturing engineering
• Experience with ECR/ECO process management
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and PDM/PLM platforms

What we believe:

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

• To support and promote the values of UST.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures