Engineering Change Coordinator II

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT Job Summary: This position coordinates Engineering Changes (EC’s) released by Research & Development (R&D) to manufacturing plants for new and existing furniture products. It ensures that modifications are properly communicated, reviewed, documented, and implemented in manufacturing. This role independently manages routine Engineering Change activity, facilitates communication across affected departments, tracks implementation status, and supports issue resolution to help ensure changes are reviewed, documented, and implemented accurately in production. Job Description: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned): Monitors incoming Engineering Changes through Agile notifications and R&D Bill of Materials Department communication and determines affected plant departments for engineering changes. Communicates Engineering Change details to Materials, Time Study, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Quality, Training, and other affected teams. Facilitates meetings with affected departments to review change details, confirm ownership, and identify open questions or implementation risks. Tracks Engineering Change implementation status and follows up with stakeholders to support timely completion. Distribution of all Research and Development created data to the local Flipbook drives to load documents (Upholstery Notes, Contents Lists, Critique Sheets, Assembly Prints, MFG Specifications, etc) for the plant personnel to access. Supports research of reported plant issues to help identify source causes and determine whether additional Engineering Change action is needed. Escalates complex Engineering Change issues, implementation barriers, or cross-functional conflicts to Level III Coordinators or management. SCOPE & IMPACT: Plays a key role in minimizing disruptions to manufacturing and supply chain operations with release of Engineering Change and New Style Introduction. Impacts the speed and efficiency of implementing engineering changes, affecting production timelines, material costs, and overall product quality. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED with 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent. Experience with engineering change management in a manufacturing or furniture industry setting. Proficiency in Agile and E1. Understanding of materials inventory management, and manufacturing processes. Strong attention to detail, organizational, and project management skills. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Up to 25% Travel. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Strong proficiency in Agile and E1 systems. Understanding of furniture production techniques. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands. Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talk, stand, and walk. Seldom required to bend, stoop, climb stairs, climb ladders, kneel, squat, and reach overhead, push, pull or Lift – up to 50 pounds. Not required to Crouch, crawl, or shovel. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, r…

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