Senior Engineer I, Technical Program Management

A senior level engineer responsible for organizing and researching proposed product base lines, including product changes, releases, and obsolescence. In this role, you will serve as the Product Change Lead for a specific product line. Your primary responsibility will be to implement product changes across the enterprise, overseeing the entire process from the initial change proposal to execution.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the global product baseline and change process within a designated business unit, ensuring successful implementation across assigned product lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product baselines and change control requirements for assigned products and projects.
• Identify components and assemblies critically to implementing product changes at operational sites and within both existing and new customer-installed bases.
• Lead programs and various projects and partner with stakeholders to develop efficient product change management processes that improve cycle time, enhance manufacturing execution, and     minimize inventory impact.
• Provide product support to manufacturing, supply chain, product management, account management, and other functional teams regarding baselines and modifications.
• Demonstrate expertise in product change processes and related business practices, including proficiency with enterprise systems such as PLM and ERP.
• Oversee planning functions to ensure effective change of implementation dates and smooth transitions across operational sites.
• Ensure compliance with engineering documentation standards and maintain accuracy in Bill of Materials (BOM) management platforms.
• Manage Digital Mockup (DMU) and iteration modeling instances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex technical programs and engineering projects.
• Minimum 3 years in product configuration and systems engineering.
• Strong exposure to Configuration Management (CMII) practices (CMII certification preferred).
• Solid understanding of Project Management principles (PMI foundation).
• Knowledge of inventory management and CPIM practices.
• Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter) and ERP systems (SAP S4 Hana, MRP).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD environments (CREO).
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma methodologies.

Additional Skills Required:

• Intermediate knowledge of complex mechanical/electrical model systems.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex problems into actionable components.

• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, driving results and influencing change through collaboration.

• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus.