Engineering Change Lead (SAP & Continuous Improvement)

GRAMMER Americas; Shannon (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GRAMMER Americas in Shannon, MS is seeking an Engineering Change Coordinator to join our automotive interiors team. You will drive feasibility, planning, and execution of engineering changes across platforms, coordinating with project managers and engineering colleagues to meet timelines and cost targets.

Responsibilities include updating SAP data, supporting corrective and preventive actions, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering and/or related field preferred.
• Automotive industry experience preferred; manufacturing experience required.
• Extensive SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Feasibility and management of engineering changes, including costs, planning and resources.
• Ensure risks are considered and mitigated throughout the process.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives for implementing engineering changes.
• Support engineering change initiatives and proposals for cost savings.
• Review and approve circular data for all series platforms.
• Develop and implement corrective and/or preventive actions throughout the development of engineering changes.
• Update the SAP system - Routings, WC, and CC for the platforms, using information shared by the engineering team.
• Maintain the SAP system, focusing on Engineering-related activities (CC02/SCASE/WF/Investments/etc.).
• Meet with and coordinate with Project Managers, customers, Engineering team members, and other internal customers.
• Escalate issues and necessary details to the appropriate leaders.
• Implement Part History for all plant platforms.
• Ensure that updating the Part History is a standard activity for series engineers with every engineering change.
• Provide timely follow-up on engineering sample or prototype delivery dates for the entire department.
• Active participation on the shop floor for platforms undergoing changes.
• Coordinate with engineering team and cross-functionally, as needed, to achieve effective management and closure of engineering changes.
• Develop, continuously improve, and implement processes and procedures.
• Create and update Variant Matrix and BOM in SAP, working files, and related systems.
• Compliance with safety audits (hazard identification, risk assessment and control).
• Basic understanding of Grammer specific regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Analytical mindset

Autonomous work

Project leadership

Timeline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

GRAMMER Americas in Shannon, MS is seeking an Engineering Change Coordinator to join our automotive interiors team. You will drive feasibility, planning, and execution of engineering changes across platforms, coordinating with project managers and engineering colleagues to meet timelines and cost targets.

Responsibilities include updating SAP data, supporting corrective and preventive actions, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.