Engineering Change Coordinator II

1 La-Z-Boy Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated in the United States is seeking an Engineering Change Coordinator to ensure EC’s are properly communicated, reviewed, documented and implemented in production. You will manage routine EC activity, coordinate across Materials, Engineering, Production and Quality, track status, and support issue resolution while travel up to 25% and a focus on manufacturing efficiency.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration, and strong MS Office skills, with experience in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2–4 years in engineering change management.
• Experience with engineering change management in a manufacturing or furniture setting.
• Proficient in Agile and E1 systems.
• Understanding of materials inventory and manufacturing processes.
• Strong detail orientation and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming Engineering Changes and determine affected plant departments.
• Communicate change details to Materials, Time Study, Engineering, Production and more.
• Lead meetings to review details, ownership, risks, and open questions.
• Track implementation status and follow up with stakeholders.
• Distribute R&D data to plant drives for document loads (notes, lists, sheets, specs).
• Research plant issues to identify causes and determine if more changes are needed.
• Escalate complex issues to Level III Coordinators or management.

Skills

Agile

E1

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Agile

E1

Microsoft Office

Job description

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

Comfort 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.

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 LevelIII 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-boy

If 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / DIVERSITY STATEMENT

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.

ABOUT US

Come experience the power of comfort in your career! At La-Z-Boy, we believe people are our most important asset. From our manufacturing facilities and Furniture Galleries to our LEED-certified world headquarters, we empower our people to build something amazing every day. If you’re ready to join an industry-leading organization that values passion, innovation, and helping our communities, you’re ready to explore La-Z-Boy. There are chairs that need to be filled at La-Z-Boy. Find out if there’s one for you. La-Z-Boy has been building incredible furniture since 1927, and there's a reason people still want La-Z-Boy in their homes—and more importantly, a reason great people are proud to be part of our company. We represent decades of hard-working, talented individuals coming together across the globe to continue our legacy and propel us into the future.