Technical Data Specialist

OKUMA AMERICA CORPORATION•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Data Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining machine option codes, descriptions, configuration rules, and engineering data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability across approved systems. This role coordinates and streamlines the Engineering Quotation process, supports data quality and reporting initiatives, maintains compliance with established standards, and helps improve business processes and product configuration accuracy. Acting as a technical liaison for engineering, this position combines technical knowledge, data stewardship, and process improvement to support efficient operations and informed decision-making. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with a passion for continuous improvement and data integrity. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the accuracy and effectiveness of engineering systems that support Okuma's industry-leading CNC machine tool solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Experience with Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) systems and product configuration processes.
Experience working with SQL databases, data analysis, reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms such as Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar tools.
Working knowledge of engineering data management, reporting tools, and SQL databases.
Familiarity with current manufacturing technologies, Okuma's new and enhanced products, models, controls, and options.
Skilled at progressing from problem statements to proposing researched technical solutions.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage a range of responsibilities and competing priorities while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and data quality and drive technical solutions to completion.
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet regular deadlines.
Desire and drive for personal and professional growth through training, certifications, and ongoing development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to adapt to change and take initiative.
Ability to sit continuously for over three quarters of the normal work shift, and stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for at least one fourth of the normal work shift.
Ability to lift and carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.
Ability to stoop, crouch and reach.
Ability to talk or hear continuously.
Ability to see clearly to do all work-related tasks (clear or corrected vision at 20 inches or less).
Finger dexterity is required frequently for over 3/4 of the normal work shift including operating a phone, computer/ electronic equipment, and electronic tools.
Maintain annual OSHA safety certifications as required by job duties.
Driving record that is insurable.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with CNC machine tools.
Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and process incoming Requests for Engineering Quotations (RFEQs), including tracking status and reporting key metrics.
Maintain machine option codes, descriptions, configuration rules, and related engineering databases to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability.
Promote data quality and compliance with established naming, numbering, and configuration standards.
Identify and support opportunities to improve product configuration, reporting, data quality, and business processes.
Collaborate with engineering and other business units to support business objectives and operational effectiveness.
Serve as a technical resource for engineering data management and product configuration initiatives.
Adhere to all company employment policies and safe work practices.
Perform other duties as assigned and proactively explore opportunities to add value through process improvements, new initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities.