Who is Shape?

SHAPE is a strategic combination of companies including Flow International, KMT Waterjet, H20 Jet, AquaDyne, Advanced Pressure Systems (APS), Aquarese, TOPS Waterjet; Shape Mined Material; and Shape Process Automation.  Collectively, we provide an extensive portfolio of manufacturing process solutions to customers around the world. The core technology of SHAPE was founded in high pressure waterjet cutting, cleaning, and surface preparation.

We work together to develop intellectual properties that drive progress and raise the bar in service excellence, we set the standard for integrity, professionalism, and inclusiveness to meet the challenges of rapidly evolving industries. Tomorrow’s customers will require more innovative solutions, we continue to push the envelope in developing the advanced technologies and digital tools to solve manufacturing challenges at the pace and scale of the markets we serve.

 Who are we looking for?

As SHAPE continues to develop into exciting new markets, we welcome like-minded professionals who share our excitement and optimism for the future. Operating across multiple disciplines, we have ample opportunity for you to grow your career in our organization.

Shape believes their success lies in the talented people that work in their organization! Our philosophy is of community and a place where people can belong, thrive and succeed! We pride ourselves on being cultural champions of our brand and values.

What sets Shape apart from other companies?

SHAPE is invested in providing constant learning and development opportunities and offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits packages. We are a multinational, highly technical and innovative company that provides global career opportunities.  We seek creative ways to continuously improve. Collaboration and teamwork defines the way we work. We are always looking for team members that want to be ahead of the curve, using latest technologies to apply in every way we do business. Our employees are dynamic, highly talented and enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment.

We encourage you to look into employment opportunities at Shape Technologies Group.  Let’s build something together!

General Purpose:

Manage SHAPE Technologies Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Deviations processes, personnel, and systems, originating within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and/or PDM systems through implementation into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and contract manufacturers’ systems.  Process changes and deviations through the established system and drive improvement in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) covering backlog, cycle time and aging.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with IT and integrators to configure PDM Pro and PLM systems to enable the change control process requirements developed via cross functional collaboration.

• Implement the system and document work instructions to train change originators and change analysts as necessary.

• Deploy KPIs to track system performance covering backlog, cycle time and open aging.

• Identify challenges and opportunities to drive to best in class goals for the above KPIs.

• Recognize adverse trends in KPIs and implement appropriate steps to resolve them.

• Manage standards for Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Deviations content regard8hg completeness and accuracy and to define the implementation implications

• Manage change analyst function as they execute

  • Review documents and engineering drawings for conformance to operating policies and procedures.

  • Ensure accuracy of part dispositions and effectivity for ECOs and Deviations.

  • Verify object level changes are correctly reflected in product structures/Bills of Materials (BOMs) in

• Run the Change Control Board (CCB) meetings for cross functional review of ECOs defining the needed content for summary information and rough impact analysis for proposed changes.

• Route ECOs and Deviations to responsible department(s) for review and approval according to ISO Document Control procedures. Ensure that ECOs are processed and approved in a timely manner and that relevant department(s) are notified of change/release/implementation of ECOs.

• Audit ECO releases for accuracy from originating system (Enovia, PDM Pro, etc) to the respective transaction ERP system (Dynamics AX or QAD, CM, etc).

• Train users on change control process and associated software tools. Test, troubleshoot and assist in the revision or reconfiguration of software tools, such as Enovia, PDM Pro AX, Solid Works.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with industry leading PDM and PLM enterprise systems and general knowledge of data elements of an ERP (BOM, Routes, Vendors, Transactions, etc)

• Change framework and practices per Institute of Configuration Management (CMII)

• Solid understanding of the relation between object Item Masters and Product Structures (EBOM and MBOM)

• Understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) practices per ASME Y14.5.

• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

• Ability to work overtime and travel in support of sites in the group of companies as needed.

Education/Experience and/or Training:

• Quality Management Systems, Document Control, Engineering Services, Engineering Change management or Manufacturing Engineering

• 10+ years operational experience

• Attention to Detail, well organized, strong at record keeping and compliance management

• Hands on problem solving experience.  Precise communicator.

• Bachelor’s degree at a minimum.

Shape Technologies Group and our companies operate as an equal opportunity employer.  Per regulations, any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities will be provided.  If you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.  All personal information that is collected will remain private and confidential. 

 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.