Engineering Change Coordinator II

La-Z-Boy Incorporated; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated in Dayton, TN is seeking an Engineering Change Coordinator II to manage ECs from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring changes are communicated, reviewed, documented, and implemented efficiently in production.

You will coordinate across Materials, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Quality, Training and other teams, track status, escalate issues, and support timely completion while traveling up to 25%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience with engineering change management in a manufacturing or furniture industry setting.
• Proficiency in Agile and E1.
• Understanding of materials inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Up to 25% travel.
• Preferred: Strong proficiency in Agile and E1 systems and understanding of furniture production techniques.

Responsibilities

• Monitors incoming Engineering Changes through Agile notifications and R&D communication and determines affected plant departments.
• Communicates Engineering Change details to Materials, Time Study, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Quality, Training, and other affected teams.
• Facilitates meetings with affected departments to review change details, confirm ownership, and identify open questions or risks.
• Tracks Engineering Change implementation status and follows up with stakeholders.
• Distributes R&D data to local Flipbook drives to load documents for plant personnel access.
• Supports research of reported plant issues to identify root causes and determine further action.
• Escalates complex issues to Level III Coordinators or management as needed.

Skills

Agile

E1

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

E1 system

Job description

Engineering Change Coordinator IIThis website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies.### Engineering Change Coordinator IIApply: Dayton, TN: Full time: Posted Today: JR135066Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT****Job Summary:****This position coordinates Engineering Changes (EC’s) released by Research & Development (R&D) to manufacturing plants for new and existing furniture products. It ensures that modifications are properly communicated, reviewed, documented, and implemented in manufacturing. This role independently manages routine Engineering Change activity, facilitates communication across affected departments, tracks implementation status, and supports issue resolution to help ensure changes are reviewed, documented, and implemented accurately in production.Job Description:**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):*** Monitors incoming Engineering Changes through Agile notifications and R&D Bill of Materials Department communication and determines affected plant departments for engineering changes.* Communicates Engineering Change details to Materials, Time Study, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Quality, Training, and other affected teams.* Facilitates meetings with affected departments to review change details, confirm ownership, and identify open questions or implementation risks.* Tracks Engineering Change implementation status and follows up with stakeholders to support timely completion.* Distribution of all Research and Development created data to the local Flipbook drives to load documents (Upholstery Notes, Contents Lists, Critique Sheets, Assembly Prints, MFG Specifications, etc) for the plant personnel to access.* Supports research of reported plant issues to help identify source causes and determine whether additional Engineering Change action is needed.* Escalates complex Engineering Change issues, implementation barriers, or cross-functional conflicts to Level III Coordinators or management.**SCOPE & IMPACT:**Plays a key role in minimizing disruptions to manufacturing and supply chain operations with release of Engineering Change and New Style Introduction. Impacts the speed and efficiency of implementing engineering changes, affecting production timelines, material costs, and overall product quality.**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:*** High school diploma or GED with 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.* Experience with engineering change management in a manufacturing or furniture industry setting.* Proficiency in Agile and E1.* Understanding of materials inventory management, and manufacturing processes.* Strong attention to detail, organizational, and project management skills.* Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).* Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.* Up to 25% Travel.**PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:*** Strong proficiency in Agile and E1 systems.* Understanding of furniture production techniques.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** None**PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:**Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands. Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talk, stand, and walk. Seldom required to bend, stoop, climb stairs, climb ladders, kneel, squat, and reach overhead, push, pull or Lift – up to 50 pounds. Not required to Crouch, crawl, or shovel.**OTHER DUTIES:**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Weekly Hours:40******Benefits for Employees in the US:******Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.## More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boyIf this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [e-mail] or by calling 734-242-1444.