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Engineering Change Coordinator
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What they do
A Configuration Analyst or Specialist provides specialized technical assistance in software configuration management, a process to track and control changes in software. May work for a company software configuration management team and assist with all aspects of software configuration management, including software product and application reviews and analysis of system requirements. May work with software users to troubleshoot and resolve software configuration problems.
$98,326 / year median in Michigan
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Location:
Holland, MIPay:
$78,700 - $118,100 With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.Key Responsibilities
- Manage part numbers, bills of material (BOM), routings, and the Engineering Change Management process globally.
- Coordinate engineering changes across internal cross-functional teams, global plants/affiliates, and external OEMs or customers.
- Create and update part numbers, BOMs, and packaging requirements based on Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and implement changes in SAP.
- Lead change coordination meetings, maintain project files, and track status of all active changes.
- Support customer-driven product changes and application approval processes.
- Partner with Engineering to support product changes and application requirements.
- Notify customers of pending changes and ensure alignment on timing and implementation.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and supporting materials, ensuring data accuracy.
- Support development of technical publications including parts lists, service documentation, and related materials.
- Ensure all change information is accurate and complete throughout the ECM process.
- Facilitate effective communication across all departments and global locations, including service teams.
- Collaborate with BOM analysts, scheduling, and materials teams to ensure alignment.
- Support New Product Development (NPD) initiatives and deliver required milestones.
- Lead and ensure successful product and application change implementation across all global plants and customers.
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and waste elimination.
- Evaluate and communicate the impact of engineering changes on inventory, cost, and supply continuity.
- Coordinate phase-in and phase-out strategies to minimize obsolescence and operational disruption.
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as change cycle time, implementation timing, and BOM accuracy.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure material readiness and alignment with implementation timelines.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with engineering changes, including supply, quality, and delivery impacts.
- Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with change management processes and standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve ECM/PCM processes, data integrity, and system integration. Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Technical, mechanical, or engineering background.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Proficiency with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office. LeverX experience a plus.
- Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to work independently, drive tasks to completion, and resolve issues effectively.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) for internal and external stakeholders.