Product Data Engineer - Not an IT Position

Position Summary: The Product Data Engineer (PDE) is responsible for the integrity, governance, and lifecycle management of all product-related data within the organization and report to the Program Manager. This role owns the structure and accuracy of the Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM), part master data, technical drawings, and engineering change processes. Serving as the business data owner of SolidWorks PDM Professional (DocVault), the PDE is the authoritative source for product information across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and SAP - ensuring that the right data is available, accurate, and accessible at every stage of product development and production. System administration of SolidWorks PDM Professional remains with the CAD/PDM Systems Administrator in IT.

Key Responsibilities: Product Data GovernanceOwn and maintain the Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM) for all active and new productsEstablish and enforce part numbering standards, naming conventions, and data entry guidelinesManage the accuracy of the SAP material master as it pertains to engineering data, ensuring alignment between engineering data and operational recordsGovern the release and revision status of all technical drawings, specifications, and product documents within SolidWorks PDM ProfessionalDefine and be responsible for the maintenance of data quality standards across SolidWorks PDM Professional (DocVault) and SAP Engineering Change ManagementServe as the process owner for the Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes Coordinate cross-functional review and approval of engineering changes with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and QualityEnsure controlled, documented transition of design changes into production BOMs and SAP procurement recordsMaintain accuracy of revision history and audit trails for all product changes within SolidWorks PDM Professional SolidWorks PDM Professional AdministrationServe as the administrator of data for SolidWorks PDM Professional (DocVault), including defining requirements for folder structure and data migrationCoordinate with the CAD/PDM Systems Administrator on requirements, design input, and user acceptance testing for document workflows, revision states, and approval routing within the PDM VaultOwn the data requirements for, and validate the accuracy of, the integration between SolidWorks PDM Professional and SAP (BOM and material master synchronization) Coordinate with the CAD/PDM Systems Administrator on system upgrades (including acceptance testing of upgrades), backups, and performance of the PDM environmentAssist IT and the CAD/PDM Systems Administrator with requirements, user acceptance testing, and rollout of planned BOM comparison and synchronization tooling between SolidWorks PDM and SAP, including defining part name and content consistency rules and training usersTrain and support engineering staff on SolidWorks PDM Professional data standards and data processesEstablish and document DocVault data governance procedures; train users on proper modeling, drawing, and eBOM maintenance protocolsThe CAD/PDM Systems Administrator retains final authority over PDM system configuration, permissions, workflows, upgrades, backups, and integrations. SAP Material Master & BOM ManagementServe as the functional subject matter expert for product data within SAP (Business ByDesign today, S/4HANA Public Cloud planned) Manage SAP material master data and BOM structures, as it pertains to engineering data, ensuring data integrity and consistency across plant codesPartner with IT and SAP support teams to define data standards, migration requirements, and system improvementsEstablish and document SAP data governance procedures; train users on proper material master and BOM maintenance protocols Cross-Functional CollaborationServe as the primary liaison between Engineering and Operations/Supply Chain on product data mattersSupport New Product Development (NPD) by establishing BOM structure and SAP/PDM data readiness milestonesParticipate in SAP continuous improvement initiatives as the subject matter expert for product and material data Reporting & ComplianceGenerate reports on data quality, change order cycle times, and BOM accuracy metricsSupport audits and quality system requirements (e.g., ISO 9001) as they relate to document and data controlMaintain compliance with internal configuration management policies and applicable regulatory requirementsOperate within defined access and segregation-of-duties controls; request any elevated system access only through IT's standard approval process Requirements: Qualifications EducationBachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline requiredAssociate's degree with significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a four-year degree Experience 3-7 years of experience in product data management, configuration management, or a related engineering role within a manufacturing environmentDirect, hands-on experience with SolidWorks PDM Professional (DocVault) required - including advanced user experience and familiarity with vault administration and workflow conceptsDemonstrated experience managing Bills of Materials and engineering change processesDirect experience working within SAP (Business ByDesign and/or S/4HANA) required; experience with SAP material master and BOM management strongly preferredExperience supporting or participating in an SAP implementation or upgrade is a significant plus; S/4HANA Public Cloud experience is especially valuedExperience using and managing data in SolidWorks Electrical is a significant plusExperience using company-approved AI assistants to aid in daily tasks, consistent with company data-handling policy is a significant plus Technical SkillsProficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specificationsStrong understanding of BOM structures (single-level, multi-level, eBOM vs. mBOM) and SAP BOM managementWorking knowledge of SolidWorks (CAD) sufficient to navigate assemblies, drawings, and file relationships within the PDM vaultWorking knowledge of SAP material master concepts: material types, MRP views, unit of measure, procurement types, and understanding of cost rollups (costing is Finance-owned) Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for data analysis, mass upload preparation (loads performed through approved, logged templates), and reporting CompetenciesExceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracyStrong organizational and process-orientation; comfortable building and enforcing standardsEffective communicator across technical and non-technical audiencesCollaborative by nature with the ability to influence without direct authorityContinuous improvement mindset; proactively identifies gaps and drives resolution PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in industrial equipment, capital goods, or specialty manufacturingFamiliarity with ISO 9001 document control requirementsExposure to ISA-95 manufacturing hierarchy and integration concepts (MES/SAP/PDM layers) Understanding of rental or configured-to-order product models as they affect SAP BOM and material master structureSolidWorks PDM Professional certification a plusSAP certification (ByDesign or S/4HANA) a plusAPICS CPIM or similar supply chain certification a plus WORK ENVIRONMENT This position is primarily office-based within the engineering environment, with regular interaction with the manufacturing floor and IT to support data accuracy and change management activities. Occasional travel to supplier or customer sites may be required. The role requires the ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.

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• Competitive base salary with annual performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and company-paid life and disability insurance.. click apply for full job details