Temporary Engineering Change Order Jobs in Naperville, IL

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.
Job Requisition #:
035042 Engineering Coordinator (Open)
Job Description:
Coordinate Engineering. Support Manufacturing. Drive Continuous Improvement.
Greif is seeking an Engineering Coordinator to support manufacturing engineering activities at our Carol Stream facility. This role is responsible for coordinating engineering changes, maintaining bills of material (BOMs) and technical documentation, tracking project deliverables, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and serving as a key liaison between Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams.
The Engineering Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations by ensuring engineering data integrity, managing product and process documentation, coordinating engineering projects, and helping maintain accurate product information within company systems.
This position is ideal for an organized and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborating across multiple functions to drive operational excellence.
What You'll Do
As an Engineering Coordinator, you will support engineering and manufacturing teams by maintaining critical product data, coordinating engineering change activities, tracking project progress, and ensuring documentation accuracy.
You will work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Maintenance teams to support product launches, process improvements, engineering changes, and ongoing manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and manufacturing activities to support operational and project objectives.
• Create and maintain part numbers, product records, and manufacturing data within ERP systems.
• Develop, update, and maintain bills of material (BOMs) to ensure accuracy and consistency across manufacturing operations.
• Update and maintain product specifications, technical documentation, and engineering records.
• Initiate and coordinate Management of Change (MOC) activities and support engineering change processes.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), ensuring changes are documented, approved, and communicated effectively.
• Perform product and process verification activities to validate BOM accuracy, material usage, part weights, cycle times, and manufacturing data.
• Support product management activities and maintain product-related information for the facility.
• Assist Product Development and Engineering teams by measuring, verifying, and validating new product designs and components.
• Create reports and documentation supporting product verification, testing, and engineering analysis.
• Track engineering project deliverables, timelines, and action items to support successful project execution.
• Maintain organized engineering files, records, and documentation systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve documentation and process-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean Manufacturing projects.
• Perform data analysis and reporting using Microsoft Excel and other business systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, operations, product management, or technical functions within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience maintaining BOMs, engineering documentation, and product records.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Experience supporting engineering change processes and project coordination activities preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Understanding of Bills of Material (BOMs) and product structures.
• Familiarity with manufacturing workflows, routing structures, and production systems.
• Basic understanding of quality systems, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and process improvement techniques.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Dynamics, Epicor, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Understanding of BOM management and engineering documentation control.
• Experience supporting Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Strong project coordination, organization, and time management skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Why This Role Matters
This role has a direct impact on manufacturing efficiency, engineering accuracy, product integrity, and operational performance. As an Engineering Coordinator, you will help ensure that critical engineering data, documentation, and processes are maintained accurately while supporting continuous improvement and successful project execution across the facility.
Why Greif
At Greif, your work supports essential products and customers around the world. We are a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, with a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and developing our people. If you are looking for an opportunity to combine technical knowledge, project coordination, and manufacturing support in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $26.63 - $45.34 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between32.00 to33.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.
Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.
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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
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