Manufacturing Data Specialist

AFFORDABLE INTERIOR SYSTEMS INC•Leominster, MA

24d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.