Configuration Manager

Change Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Change Manager to lead the engineering change process for hardware products. In this role, you will manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure product changes are accurately documented and implemented. The ideal candidate has experience with PLM systems, strong organizational skills, and the ability to drive change across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering changes from initiation through implementation.
• Coordinate and track ECRs, ECOs, approvals, and implementation timelines.
• Facilitate change review boards and cross-functional meetings.
• Ensure change documentation, BOMs, and product records are accurate and up to date.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to execute changes efficiently.
• Maintain document control, revision management, and PLM data integrity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to change control and product lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Engineering Change Management, Configuration Management, Document Control, PLM, or a related field.
• Experience managing ECR/ECO processes in a hardware manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of BOM management, document control, and product lifecycle processes.
• Experience with PLM systems (Arena, Agile, Duro, or similar); NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $57.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $38 - $58