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How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the SAP Engineering Data Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration, integrity, and governance of SAP PP and MM master data within the Engineering organization. You will lead SAP data activities that support new product development, engineering changes, and production readiness by translating engineering designs and product specifications into accurate SAP structures that enable planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, costing, and product launches. This role serves as the subject matter expert for SAP PP/MM master data and change control processes, partnering closely with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to ensure products and changes are implemented accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be organized around four key themes:
- SAP PP/MM Master Data Management and Governance
- Create, maintain, and govern SAP material masters across all required views, including Basic Data, Sales Org, Purchasing, MRP, Work Scheduling, and Storage for multiple plants.
- Create and maintain engineering and manufacturing Bills of Material (BOMs), plant extensions, production versions, and related SAP product structures.
- Ensure product structures accurately reflect approved engineering documentation and remain current throughout the product lifecycle.
- Perform data validation, audits, and quality checks to ensure SAP master data is accurate, complete, and aligned with company standards.
- Develop and maintain engineering data standards, procedures, documentation, ownership models, and governance practices for SAP PP/MM master data.
- Lead data cleansing, standardization, harmonization, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve data quality and process compliance.
- Engineering Change Management and Product Lifecycle Support
- Implement approved changes to material masters, BOMs, and related product structures associated with Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
- Coordinate SAP action implementation across the organization and verify changes are completed accurately and within established timelines.
- Maintain change control records and ensure compliance with internal procedures and control requirements.
- Partner with Engineering and Product Management throughout the New Product Development (NPD) process.
- Create and maintain SAP product structures required to support development, prototype, pilot, and production phases.
- Support stage-gate reviews with Project Management and ensure required SAP data is established prior to production release.
- Manufacturing Readiness, SAP Support, and Operational Execution
- Serve as the SAP PP/MM master data subject matter expert for Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance stakeholders.
- Lead SAP readiness activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and ensure new products are fully configured to support procurement, planning, manufacturing, inventory management, and costing.
- Support manufacturing, planning, and supply chain teams with SAP master data and transaction-related issues.
- Monitor and improve master data quality metrics, including production costing, COGI errors, production transaction issues, and order entry issues.
- Investigate root causes of data-related production disruptions and implement corrective actions.
- Validate master data setup to support successful MRP, purchasing, inventory, and production execution.
- Cross-Functional Leadership, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement
- Partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Product Management teams to support product creation, change management, and operational excellence.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between stakeholders involved in product development, product launch, and SAP change execution.
- Drive accountability for timely completion of required inputs, approvals, and deliverables.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on SAP engineering data, configuration, and process requirements.
- Participate in SAP enhancement and process improvement projects affecting PP and MM.
- Support strategic initiatives related to product development, product lifecycle management, ERP harmonization, and operational excellence.
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, product data, or ERP processes in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on SAP ECC experience.
- Strong working knowledge of SAP PP (Production Planning) and MM (Materials Management).
- Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining SAP Material Masters, Bills of Material (BOMs), product extensions to multiple plants, BOM variations, production versions, and manufacturing master data.
- Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Engineering Change Order processes.
- Experience translating engineering requirements into production-ready SAP structures.
- Proven ability to support engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience supporting engineer-to-order, configure-to-order, or high-mix manufacturing operations.
- Experience creating and maintaining routings, production versions, and variant configuration data.
- Working knowledge of MRP, inventory management, procurement, production costing, and manufacturing execution processes.
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving COGI errors, production transaction issues, and master data quality concerns.
- Experience supporting cross-functional product launch and manufacturing readiness activities.
- Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and engineering data management practices.
- Experience with SAP Material Master governance, data stewardship, mass updates, migrations, acquisitions, consolidations, or ERP harmonization initiatives.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- SAP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, project management, or data governance certification preferred.
Travel & Working Environment
- Work is performed in an office and manufacturing environment, with regular interaction across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Product Management teams.
- Occasional travel may be required to support product launches, manufacturing readiness, SAP data validation, or cross-functional project work.
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.
