Engineering Change Order (ECO) Specialist

Req ID: 141356
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Oregon
City: Portland

Summary

The Engineering Change Order (ECO) Specialist works under limited direct supervision to oversee, facilitate, and execute engineering change processes across product lifecycles. Drawing on comprehensive domain knowledge and familiarity with interrelated technical and business disciplines, this role ensures that engineering changes are implemented systematically while minimizing financial risk, material exposure, and schedule delays.
The ideal candidate will represent the organization to internal and external customers, assume leadership over project components, and apply sound judgment and creative problem-solving to complex operational challenges.
## Detailed Description

- ECO Implementation & Governance : Facilitate the proper end-to-end implementation of customer Engineering Change Orders by collaborating directly with customer engineering teams and internal Change Control Boards (CCB). Scope includes New Product Introduction (NPI), continuous product improvements, and End-of-Life (EOL) / Excess & Obsolete (E&O) material management.

- Risk, Cost, & Inventory Mitigation : Drive changes through a structured, systematic approach designed to minimize cost exposure, reduce excess material risk, and protect customer delivery commitments.

- Change Control Board (CCB) Leadership : Participate in and lead cross-functional CCB meetings to align stakeholders, review technical impacts, and coordinate implementation strategies.

- Process Metrics & Improvement : Develop, track, and report operational metrics to monitor change management effectiveness. Provide actionable input to refine change management plans, processes, and tools, while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

- Quality Standards & Compliance : Help facilitate Copy Exactly (CE!) methodologies and ensure strict adherence to established quality and configuration standards.

- Customer & Stakeholder Communication : Maintain regular communication with internal and external customer representatives regarding strategy, implementation status, and lessons learned.

- Project & Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with key suppliers, customers, and internal service teams. Lead project components where errors could impact resource expenditure and project milestones.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

- Change Management Experience : Proven track record in change management implementation within a technical, manufacturing, or engineering environment.

- MRP / ERP Systems : Hands-on experience and working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and inventory concepts.

- Technical Acumen : Technically competent to evaluate proposed engineering changes and analyze their downstream impact on manufacturing, supply chain, and cost structures.

- Problem-Solving & Judgment : Ability to develop creative solutions for complex problems using established practices, guidelines, and analytical methods.

- Communication & Collaboration : Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across diverse internal teams and external client organizations.

- Organization & Agility : Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain high attention to detail, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-demand team environment.

- Schedule Flexibility : Willingness to work overtime as required and occasionally adjust work hours to facilitate communication with global/overseas sites.

Physical Demands

- Environment : Performed in a standard office environment.

- Cognitive & Visual Demands : Requires extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on computer monitors, detailed numerical data, and engineering documentation.

- Physical Tasks : Frequent repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, computer mouse usage, calculator operations)

Typical Experience

- Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in engineering change control, configuration management, or technical operations.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or Technology), or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on industry experience. (Educational requirements may vary by geographic region).

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.