Engineering Change Specialist

Exemplis LLC; Cypress (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,040 - 97,561; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Milestone celebrations

Job summary

Exemplis in Cypress, CA is hiring an Engineering Change Specialist to own the ECO lifecycle and govern product changes across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing.

You will maintain BOMs and data integrity in PDM and ERP, lead CRB activities, train engineers on change documentation, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure changes are production-ready and traceable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting ECOs in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating engineering changes across multiple functions (Eng, Ops, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, revisions, and BOMs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and structured data reporting.
• Onsite work at Cypress, CA headquarters three days per week (Tue–Thu).

Responsibilities

• Own ECO lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Review ECOs, ECRs, deviations, and new part requests for accuracy before CRB or CAD release.
• Facilitate Change Review Board meetings and document outcomes.
• Train engineers on change documentation standards and governance.

Skills

ECO lifecycle

ECO coordination

BOM management

PDM/ERP data

CRB facilitation

Engineering documentation

Excel & data reports

Onsite 3 days/wk

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Dynamics 365

Job description

Company: Exemplis

Location:

Cypress, CA, US, 90630

Work Designation: Hybrid

Salary Range: $65,040.00- $97,561.00

Position Summary:

The Engineering Change Specialist owns and administers the end-to-end Engineering Change Management (ECM) process, ensuring that product changes are accurately defined, reviewed, approved, implemented, and closed across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing.

This role serves as the central authority for product configuration and change governance, maintaining data integrity across the PDM, ERP and other systems while minimizing production disruption, financial risk, and downstream rework. The Specialist facilitates Change Review Board (CRB) activities, trains engineers on change documentation standards, and partners cross-functionally to ensure changes are production-ready and executed efficiently.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Own and manage the Engineering Change Order (ECO) lifecycle from initiation through closure.
• Review ECOs, ECRs, deviations, and new part requests for accuracy and completeness prior to CRB review or CAD release.
• Facilitate Change Review Board (CRB) meetings, including preparation, documentation, and follow-up.
• Train engineers on change documentation standards and governance requirements.

Configuration & Data Integrity

• Maintain accurate BOMs, revisions, and product configurations in PDM and ERP systems.
• Ensure controlled release and communication of drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support audits, data cleanup efforts, and continuous improvement of product data accuracy.
• Partner with PLM and Engineering to improve change workflows and system integrity.

Cross-Functional Implementation

• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing to assess change readiness, including:
• Data and documentation completion
• System updates and release timing
• Inventory and material impact
• Training and communication needs
• Determine optimal timing for ECO implementation based on readiness and impact.
• Interpret engineering documentation to support production execution.

Change Closure & Reporting

• Drive ECOs to full closure, validating inventory disposition, system updates, approvals, and production implementation.
• Own visibility and accountability for change status, timelines, risks, and implementation outcomes.
• Drive open actions to resolution and enforce closure requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Education:

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), configuration management, product change implementation using PDM and ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating engineering changes across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, revisions, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with structured data and reports.
• Ability to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday) at the Cypress, CA headquarters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience independently administering the full ECO lifecycle.
• Experience facilitating or supporting Change Review Board (CRB) meetings.
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM, Microsoft Dynamics AX and/or Dynamics 365, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting NPI, product revisions, or end-of-life (EOL) transitions.
• Background in discrete manufacturing (furniture, mechanical, or consumer goods).
• Experience supporting audits, data cleanup, or product data improvement initiatives.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated use of automation or AI tools to improve efficiency.

Working Conditions

• General office environment
• Occasional nights or weekend work may be required

Perks and Benefits:

We hope that you’re excited by the possibilities that come along with working at Exemplis! With us, TEAM comes first. We bring integrity, passion, and excellence to work each day. Being part of our team means living our core values and thriving in an environment of constant innovation and positive change.

In addition to our unique culture, we also offer these fun perks and benefits.

Competitive Salary: Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges are developed with the support of national benchmarks and industry best practices that adjusts to your cost of labor, years of relevant experience, skill set, and education.

Employee Discounts: We offer our employees discounts across all of our product lines.

Hit our Numbers Lunch: When we hit our monthly milestones, we all celebrate!

About Us

It all started in a small warehouse in California with just three employees, a fax machine and a bell that rang out every time a chair came down the conveyor belt. 30 years later, Exemplis continues to lead, innovate and disrupt an array of industries through its growing family of brands — including SitOnIt Seating,Timbuk2,X-Chair, Maverick, Mavix, Edloe Finch, and Albany Park. From sustainable manufacturing to outreach programs and more, we strive to make a positive impact on everyone we serve. We make sure our people (and their communities) are at the core of our organization. To make a difference, we must be a champion of diversity, inclusion, service and social justice — above all else. Are you ready to be a part of something special? We have headquarters, offices and retail stores across the U.S. (plus a variety of flexible work opportunities). Learn more and apply today.

Exemplis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. Read our full statement on our careers page.

Nearest Major Market: Orange County

Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles