EC Engineer (ECO / ECR)

About the Role

UST is looking for an EC Engineer responsible for the development and management of the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process for assigned groups and/or product families or lines, from initial problem statement through implementation and execution of the engineering change. This role mediates problems across divisions to remove barriers to effective implementation of engineering changes and ensures rapid, efficient, and cost-effective processing of ECRs.

Job Location: Bangalore

Work Arrangement: 5 days work from office

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize review of ECRs and expedite release within the implementation cycle.
• Review ECRs for content completeness, Bill of Material structure, customer impact (internal and external), organizational impact, and functional product impact.
• Determine the effect of ECRs on products and processes; ascertain who needs to be included in the evaluation, disposition, assignment, definition, approval, and implementation of the ECR; route ECRs.
• Coordinate with other impacted EC analysts; verify appropriate Change Implementation Board (CIB) members are included on the ECR based on Product Family, Product Line, Change Category, planner/buyer, and product option tree, as applicable.
• Communicate issues logged with EC Analysts or EC Engineers to ensure ECR correctness.
• Analyze part structure to determine the scope/impact of product changes; conduct where-used searches.
• Train and coach ECR participants in their functional areas; advise ECR participants on possible solutions for ECR-related problems, issues, or situations; routinely mediate conflicts between ECR participants.
• Evaluate the ECR process for continuous improvement opportunities; assist in KPI development and document the process.
• Regularly participate in ECO PM meetings.
• Participate in projects; may lead an ECO CIB project.
• Review ECOs and recommend material-related changes through the Change Control Board, identifying ECO impacted kits and assemblies and updating ECO notification summary comments to reflect current status.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• UG NX
• ECO / ECR
• NX, SAP, Oracle, Vendor Management

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to write and track ECOs.
• Working knowledge of different Engineering Change Management software packages, such as Oracle, SAP, etc.
• Knowledge of PLM software like TCE (Team Center Engineering).
• Knowledge on CAD Packages UG NX 10.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office, Lotus Notes, Visio, and/or other software/systems necessary for job performance.
• Project Management Skills.
• Ability to work with Cross-Functional Teams.
• Time management skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Desired Knowledge

• Knowledge of Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes, forms, instructions, and policies.
• Knowledge of ECO roles and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of PDM and BOMs & item master theory.
• Knowledge of supplier manufacturing processes and the ability to engage with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and materials, including basic lean philosophy and principles.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and cleanroom protocol.
• Knowledge of cross-cultural communications.