Job Summary
Seeking an Engineering Data & Change Control Specialist to manage engineering change orders (ECOs), product master data, and manufacturing information within the JD Edwards (JDE) ERP system. This position will be responsible for maintaining accurate part information, bills of materials (BOMs), manufacturing routings, and engineering documentation to support production, purchasing, and engineering operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with ERP systems, engineering change management, and manufacturing data control, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Job Duties
- Engineering Change Control: Coordinate, track, and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring proper approvals, documentation, and timely execution.
- JDE Data Management: Maintain accurate item master records, part attributes, manufacturing data, and product information within JD Edwards.
- New Part Setup: Create and configure new part numbers, including item master information, units of measure, classifications, and required manufacturing attributes.
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Management: Create, maintain, and update BOMs to ensure accuracy of component quantities, revisions, and product structures.
- Manufacturing Routings: Develop and maintain routing information, including work centers, operation sequences, setup times, and labor standards in coordination with manufacturing teams.
- Data Integrity: Perform regular reviews and audits of ERP information to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Planning to ensure product data supports operational requirements.
- Documentation Control: Maintain engineering drawings, specifications, revision histories, and supporting product documentation.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline ECO workflows, improve data accuracy, and standardize engineering processes.
- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.).
- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
- Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) or similar ERP systems.
- Knowledge of engineering change management processes (ECR/ECO/ECN).
- Experience maintaining item masters, BOMs, and manufacturing routings.
- Understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, and inventory management.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management tools.
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) and document control systems.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Competencies/ Skills
- Maintain accurate and complete engineering and manufacturing master data.
- Ensure ECOs are processed and implemented in a timely manner.
- Minimize production disruptions caused by incorrect BOMs, routings, or part setups.
- Maintain consistent revision control and documentation accuracy.
- Improve standardization and efficiency of engineering data management processes.