Engineering Change Analyst III

ACV Auctions; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plans

Generous paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401(k) retirement planning

Job summary

ACV Auctions in Buffalo, NY is looking for an Engineering Change Analyst to oversee lifecycle processes from product development to manufacturing. The role demands proficiency in managing hardware configuration and change control across cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to standards.

The ideal candidate must hold a 4-year degree in engineering and possess over 5 years of relevant industry experience, alongside expertise with PLM systems like Arena.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced hardware engineering environment.
• Extensive experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Engineering Change Request (ECR) lifecycle.
• Manage configuration management governance ensuring document updates adhere to ISO standards.
• Serve as the primary interface between engineering and operations.

Skills

Hardware configuration management

Engineering change control

Documentation management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent

Tools

Arena PLM

SolidWorks

PTC Onshape

ERP/SAP systems

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

Who we are:

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services. At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
• Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

Who we are looking for:

An Engineering Change Analyst to lead and govern the engineering change control, documentation management, and product lifecycle (PLM) processes across our Hardware engineering and manufacturing ecosystem. You will have full accountability for the integrity of our product configuration, driving the seamless transition of product changes from development through manufacturing, and serving as the key coordinator across cross-functional teams.

What you will do:

• Lead the end-to-end Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Engineering Change Request (ECR) lifecycle, managing the workflows, approvals, and implementation schedules across local and remote teams.
• Take accountability for configuration management governance, ensuring all engineering document updates, drawings, and specifications strictly adhere to ISO standards, quality requirements, and revision control protocols.
• Actively support all efforts to simplify, streamline, and enhance the engineering change and configuration management processes.
• Act as a hands-on mentor and subject matter expert for engineering teams, conducting deep-dive reviews of Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly structures, and part records to ensure alignment with documentation standards.
• Serve as the primary interface between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing operations, translating complex engineering changes into clear business impact, cost assessments, and production timelines.
• Bridge New Product Introduction (NPI) and high-volume production, ensuring that prototype configurations are matured, validated, and successfully transitioned into stable, production-ready system Baselines.
• Balance change implementation speed with operational stability, strategically managing the volume and priority of changes to prevent production disruptions while keeping pace with engineering innovation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree - Engineering, Technology, or equivalent technical discipline required.
• 5+ years of experience in Hardware configuration management, engineering change control, or document control in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience administering and navigating major Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Arena or 3Dexperience.
• Mastery of Bill of Materials (BOM) management, including parent-child relationships, multi-level structures, and change effectivity strategies.
• Practical understanding of CAD workflows and modeling environments (e.g., SolidWorks or PTC Onshape) to interpret engineering drawings and design intents.
• Familiarity with ERP/SAP systems to ensure seamless integration between engineering releases and procurement/manufacturing execution systems.
• Experience facilitating Change Control Board (CCB) meetings, driving alignment, decisions, and action items among diverse, cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven track record supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and managing the maturation of technical documentation from prototype to mass production.
• Strong knowledge of ISO documentation standards, quality management systems (QMS), and regulatory record maintenance.
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data visualization) to track ECO KPIs and lifecycle metrics.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills to influence cross-functional teams, resolve technical documentation disputes, and translate engineering changes into operational execution plans.
• Experience in leveraging AI tools to accelerate Engineering workflow
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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Compensation: The compensation range for this position is listed in the "Job Details" section at the bottom of this posting. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.