PLM Change Control Lead – Life-Safety Tech

Det-Tronics (Detector Electronics, LLC); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Det-Tronics is seeking a Sr. Change Control Manager to lead Engineering Change requests and orders within our PLM system.

This role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Product Management, and Compliance to ensure accurate, timely changes with minimal rework or delays. The ideal candidate will drive best practices in documentation control, serve as PLM SME, and oversee cross-functional change activities across global operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or an Associate’s degree with significant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with engineering changes in new product or sustaining projects.
• Minimum 5 years of expert proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Minimum 2 years experience with a PLM system.

Responsibilities

• Pre-screen and handshake design and engineering changes with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct impact analyses and follow up with stakeholders on required actions.
• Create part numbers, assembly numbers, and BOM structures in PLM.
• Apply change management processes to support project rollouts.
• Chair the Operations Change Control Board to ensure timely implementation.
• Support New Product Introduction and sustaining engineering activities related to configuration and change management.
• Prioritize and manage work requests in a structured, timely manner.
• Act as SME for change control and PLM while coordinating IT support for the system.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Engineering changes

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or related field

Associate’s Degree with 10+ years experience

Tools

PLM system

JD Edwards ERP/MRP

Job description

Det-Tronics is seeking a Sr. Change Control Manager to lead Engineering Change requests and orders within our PLM system.

This role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Product Management, and Compliance to ensure accurate, timely changes with minimal rework or delays. The ideal candidate will drive best practices in documentation control, serve as PLM SME, and oversee cross-functional change activities across global operations.