Change Manager

Experience: Associate About the role Imagine this. You are the key link between engineering and production, ensuring every technical change is translated into clear actions and implemented smoothly across the organization. As a Change Manager at Destinus, you will own the engineering change management process, connecting Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operations to ensure changes are properly documented, communicated, and executed. Your mission is to bring structure, visibility, and efficiency to complex technical changes, minimizing production disruptions while supporting the development and manufacturing of advanced aerospace and defense systems. At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations. What You'll Do Own and coordinate the end-to-end engineering change management process, ensuring changes are documented, reviewed, approved, and implemented effectively. Act as the key interface between Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Operations to ensure cross-functional alignment. Manage the communication and implementation of engineering and product changes, ensuring stakeholders understand their impact, timelines, and required actions. Coordinate updates to engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical documentation, and production procedures. Ensure full traceability and visibility of engineering changes throughout their lifecycle, maintaining accurate records and documentation. Assess the operational impact of proposed changes and coordinate implementation plans to minimize disruption to production schedules and material availability. Support the preparation and distribution of change notices, release documentation, updated procedures, and technical instructions. Drive continuous improvement of change management workflows, tools, templates, and communication standards. Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure training and awareness activities are implemented when new processes, systems, or documentation are introduced. Requirements What You'll Need Educational background in Engineering or a related technical field, preferably Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering. 6-7 years of experience in engineering change management, configuration management, or technical change coordination within an industrial or manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing processes, and technical documentation. Experience working with ERP and/or PLM systems to manage engineering changes, product data, and documentation. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and manage multiple engineering changes simultaneously. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable instructions. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Spanish or Dutch is a plus. Experience with Siemens Teamcenter is a strong advantage. Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is a plus. Who You Are You thrive at the intersection of engineering and operations, where technical precision meets real-world production. You bring structure to complexity, anticipate challenges, and take ownership of getting things done. You're proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with multiple teams in a fast-paced environment. You know how to turn technical changes into clear actions, keep stakeholders aligned, and drive improvements that make a real difference.