Engineering Change Management Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Location: Holland, MI
Pay: $78,700 - $118,100
With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage part numbers, bills of material (BOM), routings, and the Engineering Change Management process globally.
• Coordinate engineering changes across internal cross-functional teams, global plants/affiliates, and external OEMs or customers.
• Create and update part numbers, BOMs, and packaging requirements based on Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and implement changes in SAP.
• Lead change coordination meetings, maintain project files, and track status of all active changes.
• Support customer-driven product changes and application approval processes.
• Partner with Engineering to support product changes and application requirements.
• Notify customers of pending changes and ensure alignment on timing and implementation.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and supporting materials, ensuring data accuracy.
• Support development of technical publications including parts lists, service documentation, and related materials.
• Ensure all change information is accurate and complete throughout the ECM process.
• Facilitate effective communication across all departments and global locations, including service teams.
• Collaborate with BOM analysts, scheduling, and materials teams to ensure alignment.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) initiatives and deliver required milestones.
• Lead and ensure successful product and application change implementation across all global plants and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and waste elimination.
• Evaluate and communicate the impact of engineering changes on inventory, cost, and supply continuity.
• Coordinate phase-in and phase-out strategies to minimize obsolescence and operational disruption.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as change cycle time, implementation timing, and BOM accuracy.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure material readiness and alignment with implementation timelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with engineering changes, including supply, quality, and delivery impacts.
• Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with change management processes and standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve ECM/PCM processes, data integrity, and system integration.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Technical, mechanical, or engineering background.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office. LeverX experience a plus.
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently, drive tasks to completion, and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) for internal and external stakeholders.
Total Compensation = Pay range + Benefits
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits
Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.
Defining Our Employee Value Proposition
At Tennant Company, we...
Discover fulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition.
Drive the quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services.
Connect with people who care about each other, our brands and our communities.
These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future. Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.
Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.