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About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
The Engineering Change Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering changes, pilot builds, and new product introductions within a high-volume compressor manufacturing environment. This role serves as the key link between Corporate Engineering, Product Engineering, Process Ownership Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Materials to ensure engineering changes are effectively implemented with minimal disruption to production.
The Engineering Change Coordinator will lead the execution of pilot builds, coordinate manufacturing readiness activities, manage implementation timelines, and ensure all stakeholders are aligned throughout the engineering change process. The position plays a critical role in supporting product launches, validating manufacturing processes, and driving successful transitions from development to full-scale production.
AS ENGINEERING CHANGE COORDINATOR, YOU WILL:
- Coordinate the implementation and approval of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and product design changes within the manufacturing plant.
- Serve as the primary plant contact for Corporate Engineering regarding engineering changes, product changes, and new product introductions.
- Review engineering changes for manufacturability, operational impact, tooling requirements, and implementation feasibility.
- Develop and maintain engineering change implementation plans, schedules, and communication updates.
- Track change execution and ensure timely completion of all required plant activities.
- Partner with Corporate Engineering and Product Engineering teams to support new compressor platform launches and product enhancements.
- Coordinate with plant resources, (Process Owner, Quality, Material, Maintenance Supervision) to ensure readiness activities including equipment, tooling, documentation, training, parts availability, and process validation.
- Facilitate cross-functional launch meetings and track action items through completion.
- Identify launch risks and escalate issues that may impact timing, quality, cost, or production readiness.
- Lead the planning and execution of pilot builds and trial production runs working directly with Materials, Quality, Operations and Process Owners/Engineering.
- Coordinate directly with Operations, Process Owner Engineers, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance personnel to ensure successful pilot execution.
- Develop pilot build schedules and resource plans.
- Ensure Process Owners update documentation or PCN’s are available and understood before pilot execution.
- Document pilot results, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities.
- Drive closure of issues identified during pilot builds before full production release.
- Work closely with local Process Engineers to execute pilots and validate process changes on production lines.
- Coordinate tooling, equipment, fixture, and process modifications required to support new products and engineering changes (ECN’s).
- Verify manufacturing processes meet quality, safety, productivity, and cost objectives.
- Support process capability studies with Quality representatives and validation activities as required.
- Act as the central communication point between Corporate Engineering and plant personnel.
- Facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders to review project status, open issues, and implementation timelines.
- Provide clear updates to plant leadership on engineering changes, pilot outcomes, and launch readiness.
- Build strong relationships with Corporate Engineering and plant operations teams.
- Ensure engineering changes are implemented accurately and on schedule.
- Coordinate successful pilot builds with minimal disruption to production.
- Drive manufacturing readiness for new product launches.
- Effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders.
- Communicate clearly across all organizational levels.
- Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Associate’s degree in a technical field. Preferred - bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
- Equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
- 3+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, project management, or new product introduction roles.
- Experience supporting engineering changes and product launches in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
- Compressor, HVACR or other discrete manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production operations.
- Knowledge of Engineering Change, New Product Introduction (NPI), and project management methodologies.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within cross-functional manufacturing organizations.
- Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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