Manufacturing Change Management Project Manager

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 experts across North America we partner with leading companies in aerospace medical devices robotics automotive commercial vehicles EVs rail and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges supported by mentorship career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued supported and inspired to grow.

• Coordinate MCN and ECN workflows from initiation through implementation tracking changes through defined gates and ensuring timely completion of cross-functional actions.
• Prepare and distribute Change Control Board (CCB) meeting packages agendas and action item logs.
• Maintain the change control log and tracking tools (Smartsheet) ensuring data accuracy and status visibility for all stakeholders.
• Follow up with cross-functional team members (engineering quality manufacturing supply chain maintenance) to drive action closure.
• Support trial planning and execution for manufacturing changes including readiness checklists parts availability and data capture.
• Coordinate implementation follow-through on change-driven actions including BOM updates work order modifications and Work Instruction revisions.
• Facilitate review meetings document decisions and approvals and track open items to closure within agreed timelines.
• Escalate systemic or high-risk issues to the appropriate engineering quality or program management lead.

• Assist area TPMs with smaller launch activities including milestone tracking readiness gate preparation and issue resolution.
• Support launch wall updates and reporting for assigned activities.
• Coordinate documentation updates for launch-related changes including Work Instructions PFMEA and Control Plans.

• Ensure all change and launch documentation meets plant standards for completeness accuracy and revision control.
• Communicate change status risks and escalations to the Change Management Lead and PM team.
• Maintain organized records of change history dispositions approvals and supporting documentation.
• Support ERP transactions in NetSuite related to change activity as needed.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Business Administration or related field.
• 8 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree 6 years with a Masters degree or 3 years with a PhD or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments preferably in change control non-conformance management launch coordination or program management support roles.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent changes and priorities.
• Understanding of manufacturing change control processes (ECR/ECN) non-conformance/deviation workflows and manufacturing documentation (Work Instructions PFMEA Control Plans).
• Proficiency with Smartsheet Excel and project tracking tools.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite) for inventory work order and change-related transactions.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to drive accountability without direct authority.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process discipline and follow-through.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill Teamcenter) a plus.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (IATF 16949 ISO 9001) preferred.
• PMP Six Sigma or Lean certifications helpful.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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