Change Management Lead - Engineering - #1410666

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through thoughtful aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Change Management Lead - Engineering to join our team in Huntington Beach. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Change Management Lead is responsible for leading the Engineering Change Management process, ensuring timely delivery of change activities aligned with program goals and customer expectations. This role manages planning, resource assignment, and performance monitoring across all engineering programs. As the key driver of Change Control Board (CCB) meetings, the Lead ensures compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements, serving as the primary liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders. The role also focuses on minimizing business impact, managing change-related risks, and leveraging data-driven analysis and root cause methodologies to drive continuous improvement and enhance customer satisfaction.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES – Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Manage change activities across the product and program lifecycle to ensure alignment with business objectives and on-time delivery.
• Lead Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and manage communications to ensure effective decision-making and compliance with internal and customer requirements.
• Communicate directly with OEMs and customer teams to manage change authorizations and ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Assign and supervise resources responsible for executing change management activities, ensuring adequate support for program needs.
• Oversee team performance to meet defined plans, goals, and performance standards.
• Develop and continuously improve management processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and responsiveness.
• Monitor and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of change management activities.
• Track change activity and generate reports at the program, product, and organizational levels to support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate daily with engineering personnel to ensure timely execution of assigned change-related tasks.
• Manage and escalate actions resulting from CCB reviews to ensure timely closure and accountability.
• Enhance and maintain tools and systems used to support change management execution and reporting.
• Conduct cross-functional impact analyses, facilitate stakeholder input, and communicate outcomes to relevant teams.
• Analyze and mitigate risks through quantitative and qualitative assessments, tracking progress in risk reduction.
• Review trend changes periodically and lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities with the Design Engineering team.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to company policies.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Protect the confidentiality of the company’s information and products.
  
  

Education

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related role at a similar level of responsibility.
  
  

Skills

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Established expertise in identifying, assessing, mitigating, and managing risks in dynamic environments.
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
  
  

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience managing change within an AS9100-compliant aerospace environment.
• Lean and Six Sigma certification with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proven management or supervisory experience, leading teams to achieve organizational goals.
  
  

Other

• Extended or irregular hours may be required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at the division.
  
  

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget.
• Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.
  
  

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Assists with coordination of adherence to organizational goals, operating policies, and budgetary guidelines. Monitors and reports on team performance to management and senior leadership.
  
  

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency: $95,000- $125,000 annually

Featured Benefits

• Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!
  
  

Other Perks

• On-site gym
• Free electric car charging stations
• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture