Mission

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Key missions of the position:

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Own enterprise master data and configuration control processes to ensure product, material, and manufacturing data integrity across PLM and ERP systems.

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Govern operational implementation of engineering and manufacturing changes through structured Change Control Board (CCB) processes.

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Ensure accurate management of BOMs, routings, material masters, product configurations, and engineering change implementation across the product lifecycle.

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Drive data governance, configuration management, and change implementation excellence to support manufacturing, supply chain, quality, engineering, and operations objectives.

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Establish standardized master data and configuration management practices that improve operational efficiency, inventory control, product traceability, and compliance.

Measurement

Q: Master data accuracy and configuration integrity, BOM and routing accuracy, configuration compliance and audit performance.

C: Inventory obsolescence reduction, change implementation cost control

D: Change implementation lead time, master data turnaround time, new part readiness.

Key Performance Indicator

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Master Data Accuracy (%)

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BOM & Routing Accuracy

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Engineering Change Closure Performance

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Configuration Compliance Score

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ERP/PLM Data Governance Compliance

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New Part Induction Readiness

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Change Cycle Time

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Audit Findings Closure Rate

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Inventory Obsolescence Reduction

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Change-related Production Disruption Reduction

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Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

1) Master Data Governance & Management

▪ Own creation, maintenance, governance, and continuous improvement of master data across ERP and

PLM systems.

▪ Ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance for Material Masters, BOMs,

Routings, Customer Masters, Vendor Masters, Work Centers, and Product Configurations.

▪ Establish and deploy master data standards, governance controls, and business processes across

functions.

▪ Monitor data quality performance and drive corrective actions to eliminate data integrity issues.

▪ Support ERP implementations, system upgrades, data migration, and digital transformation initiatives.

2) Configuration Control & Change Management

▪ Lead operational configuration control activities and ensure execution of approved engineering and

manufacturing changes.

▪ Govern Change Control Board (CCB) processes and facilitate cross-functional reviews for change

implementation.

▪ Ensure alignment of EBOM, MBOM, routing, effectivity, and ERP data throughout the product lifecycle.

▪ Drive configuration baseline management, revision control, traceability, and product lifecycle

governance.

▪ Coordinate implementation of engineering changes while minimizing production, quality, and inventory

risks.

3) Change Implementation & Readiness Management

▪ Lead cross-functional assessment of engineering changes involving manufacturing, quality, supply

chain, sourcing, planning, and operations teams.

▪ Ensure readiness of master data, materials, suppliers, routings, tooling, quality plans, and production

systems before implementation.

▪ Govern phase-in/phase-out strategies, material disposition decisions, and product cut-in plans.

▪ Drive successful implementation and closure of change initiatives across manufacturing operations.

4) Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

▪ Identify improvement opportunities in data management and configuration control processes.

▪ Lead standardization initiatives across sites, product lines, and business functions.

▪ Drive automation, system optimization, and process simplification initiatives.

▪ Develop dashboards and analytics to support decision-making and business performance reviews.

5) Cross Functional Collaboration

▪ Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement,

Production, Planning, Finance, and IT functions.

▪ Act as central point of contact for master data, configuration management, and engineering change

governance.

▪ Support business stakeholders with data governance guidance, change management expertise, and

operational readiness reviews.

▪ Ensure alignment between business priorities and change implementation plans.

6) Governance, Compliance & Audit Management

▪ Ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, regulatory expectations, and

internal policies.

▪ Maintain complete traceability and audit readiness for configuration management and master data

processes.

▪ Support internal, external, and customer audits related to product configuration, ERP master data, and

engineering change controls.

▪ Drive closure of audit findings and compliance improvement actions.

People Management: YES  NO 

If People Management, how many employees are

managed? No

Number of people : Nil

Budget Management: YES  NO 

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Required Candidate Profile

Education/Training

▪ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production

Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.

▪ Master's Degree preferred.

Professional Experience

▪ 10-15 years of experience in Master Data Management, Configuration Management, Manufacturing

Engineering, Engineering Change Management, Supply Chain, or Operations.

▪ Strong experience working with PLM and ERP systems such as Teamcenter, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent

platforms.

▪ Experience in BOM Management, Product Configuration, Material Master Data Governance, and Change

Control Board processes.

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)

Languages

• English

Other Specifications

Behavioural Skills

• Strong ownership and accountability.

• Analytical and detail-oriented.

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset

Competence Level

Master Data Governanace 5

Configuration Management 5

Engineering Change Management 5

PLM/ ERP Systems 5

BOM & Routing Management 5

Cross Functional Stakeholder Management 4

Process Improvement & Analytics 4

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