Sr. Change Control Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Employee assistance

Ownership program

Job summary

Det-Tronics is seeking a Sr. Change Control Manager in Minneapolis, MN to lead engineering change processes within PLM.

The role requires coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Product Management, and Compliance to ensure accurate change requests and timely execution. You will drive best practices in documentation control, create part numbers and BOM structures, and serve as the subject matter expert for PLM and change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or related field or an Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Min 3 years' experience with engineering changes in new product and / or sustaining projects.
• Min 5 years experience and expert proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Min 2 years experience and proficiency with a PLM system.

Responsibilities

• Pre-screen and handshake Design- and Engineering Changes with cross-functional team, by evaluating the feasibility and impact, to have a seamless introduction in operations.
• Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify, prepare and follow-up with internal stakeholders on the required actions.
• Create part numbers, assembly numbers, and structure BOMs in the PLM system.
• Leverage the change management methodology, process, and tools to create a strategy that supports the roll out of the changes required by different projects and initiatives.
• Chair the multidisciplinary Operations Change Control Board to delegate activities within stakeholder ensuring a complete and timely implementation of changes.
• Demonstrate understanding of New Product Introduction and Sustaining Engineering activities as they related to configuration and change management.
• Prioritize and manage work requests in an organized and timely manner.
• Be the subject matter expert on the change control process and the PLM system including leveraging IT to properly maintain the system.
• Perform other duties as required by the immediate supervisor.

Skills

Engineering changes

Microsoft Office

PLM system

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Associate’s Degree with 10+ years experience

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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Sr. Change Control Manager

Detector Engineer Admin Full Time Draft/Prod Def: Prof Minneapolis, MN, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1607

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

About Us:

Det-Tronics is a global technology leader in industrial life safety, delivering advanced flame and gas detection, automation control and hazard mitigation solutions that help save lives, protect valuable assets and safeguard critical operations. With more than 50 years of experience, we serve mission-critical environments across offshore and onshore energy, gas turbines, clean energy, and industrial and defense markets. Our engineering expertise, rigorously tested products and global service capabilities help customers address complex safety challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. At Det-Tronics, our work has a clear purpose: advancing life safety technology to protect people, preserve assets and support reliable operations around the world.

The Opportunity

The Engineering Change Control Manager is responsible for analyzing, coordinating, and processing engineering change requests and orders in the designated Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally, including with Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Product Management, and Compliance to gather the information required to complete change request and orders accurately and minimize the errors, rework, and delays.

This position will drive best practices through documentation control policies and procedures across functions and ensure the integrity and efficiency of the PLM system, also acting as a subject matter expert for PLM and Change Management process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-screen and handshake Design- and Engineering Changes with cross-functional team, by evaluating the feasibility and impact, to have a seamless introduction in operations.
• Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify, prepare and follow-up with internal stakeholders on the required actions.
• Create part numbers, assembly numbers, and structure BOMs in the PLM system.
• Leverage thechange management methodology, process, and tools to create a strategy that supports the roll out of the changes required by different projects and initiatives.
• Chair the multidisciplinary Operations Change Control Board to delegate activities within stakeholder ensuring a complete and timely implementation of changes.
• Demonstrate understanding of New Product Introduction and Sustaining Engineering activities as they related to configuration and change management.
• Prioritize and manage work requests in an organized and timely manner.
• Be the subject matter expert on the change control process and the PLM system including leveraging IT to properly maintain the system.
• Perform other duties as required by the immediate supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or related field or an Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Min 3 years' experience with engineering changes in new product and / or sustaining projects.
• Min 5 years experience and expert proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Min 2 years experience and proficiency with a PLM system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands on experience working with ERP/MRP system, preferably JD Edwards, is a plus.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage day to day work independently.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Ability to work cross-functionally with a customer-driven focus and sense of urgency.
• Understanding of product design and development processes.
• Analytic / problem solving abilities.
• Quality & Compliance Mindset & Execution

Why Join Us?

• Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
• Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
• Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
• Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company

At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
• Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
• Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
• Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success

Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?