Engineering Change Coordinator

TL;DR

Engineering Change Coordinator: Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of engineering and product change requests with an accent on cross-functional coordination between R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams. Focus on ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining accurate documentation in PLM systems, and facilitating seamless implementation of changes in production.

Location: Must be based in Preston, UK

Company

hirify.global is a leading manufacturer of innovative climate and sanitary hot water solutions and services.

What you will do

• Own and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) from initiation to implementation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement to evaluate change impacts.
• Build and present business cases for change requests to senior leadership.
• Track project milestones, identify bottlenecks, and manage dependencies across multiple parallel changes.
• Ensure all changes comply with regulatory, quality, and internal governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within product lifecycle management systems.

Requirements

• Engineering or design background (mechanical, product, or similar).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience working in an R&D and manufacturing-adjacent environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, PPAP, and product quality requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Must be based in or able to work from Preston, UK.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with CAD systems.
• Experience using product lifecycle management (PLM) systems like Teamcenter.
• Familiarity with formal change management or documentation systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• 25 days holiday per annum plus UK bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Sick pay scheme and staff discounts.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.