Product Development & Engineering Coordinator- Southern Fulfillment Center

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cook up Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) from initiation through implementation.
• Review, validate, and process approved engineering changes to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Implement engineering changes affecting products, components, bill of materials (BOMs), routing, specification, revisions, and related manufacturing documentation.
• Maintain engineering change records and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, the design team to communicate and execute engineering changes effectively.
• Monitor engineering change activities to ensure timely implementation and minimize disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with product designers, engineering, and drafting to ensure timely release of new products and product enhancements.
• Aid with prototype tracking, product testing coordination, and documentation associated with product development activities.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Competencies

• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Learning & Adaptability
• Planning & Organizing
• Cross-Functional Collab.
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Attention to Detail
• Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Results Orientation
• Project Management
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Technical Documentation

Education And/or Experience

• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or two years’ equivalent work experience required (drafting, design coordination, product development, or manufacturing support).
• Extensive computer experience with knowledge of 2D and 3D design and visualization.
• Background in project management with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with working with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics (D365).
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), product data management, and bill of materials (BOM) structures.
• Familiarity with Autodesk products (Inventor, AutoCAD).
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Drafting and design background.

Language Skills

• Must be able to read and interpret technical documents such as safety rules and assembly manuals.
• Must be able to write installation instructions and parts lists for technical manuals.
• Must be able to understand, follow and execute instructions accurately.

Reasoning Ability

• Must possess strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to analyze manufacturing and design challenges, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully one must be proficient in using AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD software for design work, site plans/layouts and detailed part drawings.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite is a plus.