Project Engineer

Piston Automotive; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Medical & Rx Plans

Dental & Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life & Disability Coverage

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Vehicle and Product Discounts

Job summary

Piston Automotive in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Engineering Change Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of ECNs/ECOs/ECRs from initiation to implementation.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Production, Supply Chain and Quality to update BOMs, track changes, minimize obsolescence, and ensure accurate ERP/PLM documentation. Experience with SAP/Oracle, PLM, and PDM is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain, specifically in change management.
• 3–5 years of experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and PLM/PDM.
• 3–5 years of experience with product design documentation and manufacturing processes.
• 3–5 years of experience with MS Word, Excel, and Project at an intermediate level.
• Strong verbal and written communication, highly organized, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of engineering changes, including submission, review, approval, and implementation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Launch Team, HR, Quality, and suppliers to assess production and inventory impact.
• Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and maintain up-to-date documentation for all revisions.
• Track and manage inventory.
• Monitor status of engineering changes, report progress, and identify bottlenecks to improve workflow.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PLM

PDM

Job description

The Engineering Change Specialist manages the lifecycle of product modifications, including Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Orders (ECOs) or Requests (ECRs), from initiation to implementation. They bridge engineering, production, supply chain, and quality departments to ensure seamless design updates, minimize inventory obsolescence, and maintain accurate Bill of Materials in ERP/PLM systems.

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Why Piston Automotive?

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Medical & Rx Plans
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life & Disability Coverage
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vehicle and Product Discounts

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of engineering changes, including submission, review, approval, and implementation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Launch Team, Human Resources, Quality teams, as well as other plants and suppliers if needed, to assess impact on production and inventory.
• Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation for all revisions.
• Track and manage inventory.
• Monitor the status of engineering changes, reporting on progress and identifying bottlenecks to improve workflow. Supports all customer program meetings as required.
• Coordinate regarding product changes to ensure timely adoption of new revisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain, specifically within change management.
• A minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience and proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), including Product Data Management (PDM).
• A minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience with technical understanding of product design and engineering documentation, and manufacturing processes.
• A minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience with MS Word, Excel, and Project at an intermediate level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, complemented by a high level of organization and the ability to facilitate collaboration across diverse teams.

Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family of companies, is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every employee. We encourage all candidates to apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities, ensuring equal consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For any questions regarding job opportunities or the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job search and application process, reinforcing our commitment to inclusivity for all job seekers.