The Project Engineering Administrator, R&D is responsible for end-to-end ownership and execution of R&D change orders in support of new product development, launch readiness, and sustaining production. This role serves as the primary author, owner, and driver of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs, PCOs, and, as applicable, QCOs, DCOs, and TCOs) within our client’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. The position works closely with Engineering Project Managers (EPMs), R&D and Production teams, and other change requestors to ensure change orders are authored correctly, routed efficiently, actively followed through approval, and completed in alignment with project timelines, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing readiness. Success in this role is measured by predictable execution, strong cross-functional coordination, and the ability to keep complex changes moving to closure.

Responsibilities: Change Order Ownership & Execution:

• Serve as the primary owner and author for R&D change orders, including ECOs, PCOs, and occasional QCOs, DCOs, and TCOs, from initiation through final approval and release
• Author, route, monitor, and actively drive change orders through approval, including following up with approvers to resolve delays and ensure timely signatures
• Partner with EPMs and change requestors to align change order content, timing, and approvals with project milestones, launch readiness, and production needs
• Ensure change orders are structured correctly, include all required documentation, and comply with internal procedures and Quality System requirements

Stakeholder Collaboration & Schedule Support:

• Manage and maintain product structures within the PLM system, including bills of materials (BoMs), Device Master Records (DMRs), drawings, labeling specifications, and related configuration items