Engineering Change Lead
Fast Radius
Corporate Profile
SyBridge Technologies is the global leader in technology-enabled design, prototyping and manufacturing solutions for complex, high-precision parts. Our mission is to use technology to simplify and accelerate how parts are designed and manufactured. SyBridge is one of North America’s largest injection molding tooling platforms and the largest private on-demand digital manufacturer. Our AI/ML technology platform is supported by an industry-leading team of software engineers, computational geometry experts and data scientists. SyBridge Technologies is backed by Crestview Partners and comprises 15 acquisitions that bring together different products, services, and technologies into a unified technology-enabled platform. We are headquartered in Itasca, Illinois and operate through 18 locations across North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.SyBridge.com.
About Crestview Partners
Founded in 2004, Crestview is a value-oriented private equity firm focused on the middle market. The firm is based in New York and manages funds with approximately $10 billion of aggregate capital commitments. The firm is led by a group of partners who have complementary experience and backgrounds in private equity, finance, operations, and management. Crestview has senior investment professionals focused on sourcing and managing investments in each of the specialty areas of the firm: industrials, media, and financial services. For more information, please visit us at www.crestview.com.
Position Summary
The Engineering Change Lead will oversee and coordinate all engineering change (EC) activities, ensuring design updates are completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with project timelines. This role involves leading a team of designers and surfacers, managing workload delegation, maintaining data integrity, and directly performing EC design and surfacing work as needed. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical proficiency in NX and/or Catia, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee a team of designers and surfacers to execute engineering change projects.
- Receive lineups from Program Managers, review data requirements, verify data locations, and assign tasks to team members.
- Maintain and update scheduling software to ensure clear visibility of project timelines, file-to-floor dates, and team assignments.
- Take ownership of engineering change projects, performing design and surfacing work directly when needed.
- Ensure all data and file structures are properly organized and maintained for accuracy and traceability.
- Collaborate closely with Program Management, Purchasing, Shop Floor, and Customer teams to ensure alignment on project priorities and deliverables.
- Review design packages and PowerPoint presentations for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Drive process improvements in team structure, workflow efficiency, and server/data management.
- Manage competing priorities and tight timelines, particularly for service-related work.
- Provide mentorship, direction, and support to design team members.
- Participate in and contribute to system improvement initiatives across the engineering department.
Qualifications:
- Education: Diploma or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Tool Design, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in design or surfacing within a tooling or manufacturing environment, including experience managing or leading design teams.
- Software: Proficiency in NX and/or Catia required (training available for cross-software development).
- Strong understanding of data management and design file structures.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide and empower a technical team.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with opportunities for paid overtime
- Comprehensive benefits package effective from day one
- Pension plan (after 1 year)
- Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
- Our commitment to your personal and professional growth
- Education reimbursement to support your ongoing learning