Systems Engineer

Detailed Description

Wastequip is currently in the process of implementing a new ERP system and is requiring an experienced Bill of Material Systems Engineer to assist Operations, IT, and Engineering with the migration and configuration of the existing BOM’s and migrate this information into the new systems. The main responsibility of the role will be to understand, create, update, and maintain all item masters and multi-level BOM’s with a high degree of accuracy in the new system. Requirements of this role include an understanding of Microsoft Dynamics D365, the ability to quickly ramp up and understand operational and production performance needs, and previous working knowledge in Engineering systems, including understanding of prints, BOM’s, materials, operations, and work centers.

Responsibilities

• Quickly understands the current state of play of the item master records and sets a plan of action to meet the requirements of the implementation project.
• Creates new and updates existing items to constructs multi-level BOMs for new products and semi-finished products as well as maintain Items, BOMs and product changes for Engineering.
• Interprets and validates specifications used to create new Items, BOMs and Product Changes for materials; audits for accuracy; performs all conversions necessary to translate the specification into the ERP BOM; examines the specifications themselves for accuracy.
• Is responsible to understand the product specification (drawing) and challenge anything that seems incorrect or inconsistent.
• Assists in development and implementation of tools, processes, and procedures that will be used by the BOM to ensure accurate BOMs and Routings.
• Understands cost impact of changing BOMs and Items as well as impact on production orders, inventory values, and variances.
• Actively engages in cross functional communication to ensure accuracy and timely creation and maintenance of BOMs and Items. Ensure change management controls are followed throughout the development process
• Create and program configurations within Experlogix to reduce the number of special or customized order entries and expedite the order entry process.
• Ability to work independently and achieve goals and objectives

Requirements

• 1-3 years’ experience in the creation and management of complex Items, BOMs, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Master Data Management within a manufacturing context.
• 1-3 years’ experience working with ERP software, ideally working knowledge of D365 and Experlogix.
• Must have meticulous attention to quality and detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, while being assertive in a team environment
• Proactive and methodical approach to work.
• Able to work independently and ensure tasks are completed with little supervision
• Able to work under stress and meet tight deadlines
• Highly proficient in MS Excel
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology is preferred

About Wastequip

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing and service facilities throughout North America, Wastequip is the leading North American manufacturer of waste handling equipment.