Manufacturing Data Specialist
POSITION TITLE: Manufacturing Data Specialist
DEPARTMENT: AIS BOM Department
JOB TYPE: Full-Time - Exempt
REPORTS TO: BOM & Configurations Manager
Role Overview: The Manufacturing Data Specialist is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing master data within the ERP system, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), Bills of Operations (BOOs), and Methods of Manufacturing (MOMs). This role ensures product data is accurate, complete, and aligned with engineering specifications to support manufacturing efficiency, inventory accuracy, and operational excellence.
Working closely with Engineering, Product Line Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Production Planning, this individual serves as a key resource in maintaining data integrity throughout the product lifecycle. Success in this role requires exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create, maintain, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs), Bills of Operations (BOOs), and Methods of Manufacturing (MOMs) within the ERP system.
- Validate manufacturing data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with engineering specifications.
- Configure new products and support engineering changes throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Line Management, and Production Planning to ensure accurate product configurations.
- Maintain part numbering standards, product structures, and routing information.
- Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensure timely implementation of approved changes.
- Perform data audits and identify opportunities to improve master data accuracy.
- Troubleshoot ERP data issues affecting production, purchasing, scheduling, or inventory.
- Develop and maintain documentation for manufacturing data processes and standards.
- Assist with ERP system improvements, testing, and implementation of new manufacturing processes.
- Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce data errors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5 years of experience maintaining manufacturing master data in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP systems (Epicor/Kinetic strongly preferred).
- Strong understanding of:
- Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Bills of Operations (BOOs)
- Methods of Manufacturing (MOMs)
- Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
- Product configuration
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation preferred.
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Collaborative team player with strong cross-functional relationship skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- High level of accuracy and accountability
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Manufacturing experience
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
- SQL or reporting experience
- Understanding of manufacturing costing
- Knowledge of ISO or quality management systems
- Experience supporting ERP implementations or upgrades
At AIS we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.
We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Employees. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.
AIS offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees are empowered to make an impact. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, annual bonus opportunities, paid time off, and ongoing professional development in a growing manufacturing organization.
EEO/AA Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, AIS will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
AIS is a Federal Contractor and required to comply with Executive Order 14042.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
No H-1B sponsorship is offered for this position.