Engineering Changes Engineer

Acuity; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking an Engineering Changes Engineer to plan, evaluate, and implement ECNs/ECs across U.S. manufacturing sites.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to minimize impact on quality, cost, inventory, and commitments. You will lead cross-functional reviews, monitor progress, and manage ECOs/ECNs within Oracle/Windchill, driving continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering change management or related field.
• Experience with PLM, BOM management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation, planning, and implementation of engineering changes across U.S. manufacturing sites.
• Assess impact on inventory, materials, schedules, quality, cost, and customer commitments.
• Lead cross-functional reviews with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning and Operations.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive resolutions.
• Manage ECOs/ECNs, deviations, and configuration records in Acuity systems.
• Develop metrics, track performance, and drive process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement of change management processes.

Skills

Engineering change mgmt

PLM

BOM management

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle

Windchill

Job description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

The Engineering Changes Engineer leads the planning, evaluation, and implementation of Engineering Changes (ECNs/ECOs) across U.S. manufacturing sites. This role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure changes are executed efficiently, on time, and with minimal impact to quality, cost, inventory, and customer commitments.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation, planning, coordination, and implementation of Engineering Changes across U.S. manufacturing sites.
• Assess the impact of engineering changes on inventory, materials, production schedules, quality, cost, and customer commitments, developing mitigation and implementation plans as needed.
• Lead cross-functional reviews with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning, and Operations teams.
• Monitor implementation progress, identify risks, dependencies, and conflicts, and drive resolution activities.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), deviations, and product configuration records within Acuity systems such as Oracle or Windchill.
• Develop metrics, track implementation performance, generate reports, and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability of change management processes.

Skills And Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Engineering Change Management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Bill of Materials (BOM) Management knowledge.
• Project management tools and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, and end-of-life product transitions.
• Enterprise Replenishment Process experience in Oracle or similar systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a focused and methodical manner.
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement orientation.
• Ability or willingness to learn how to analyze parts, assemblies, and production processes.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• Preferred: Experience in Engineering Change Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related technical functions; leading cross-functional projects in a manufacturing environment; and implementing Engineering Changes from concept through production release.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 25%.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone], and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

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