Master Data Management (Oracle) & Configuration Control Specialist (CCB)

Wabtec; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India seeks a Master Data & Configuration Governance Lead to own master data across ERP and PLM systems. You will govern data accuracy for materials, BOMs, routings, and product configurations, and drive changes through structured board processes to minimize risks in manufacturing and supply chains.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering and have experience in data governance, configuration management, and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering.
• Strong data governance and configuration management understanding is preferred.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems and BOMs will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own creation, maintenance, governance, and continuous improvement of master data across ERP and PLM systems.
• Lead configuration control activities and ensure execution of engineering and manufacturing changes.
• Drive data quality, standardization, and compliance across functions including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.

Education

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

Job description

Mission

• Key missions of the position:
• Own enterprise master data and configuration control processes to ensure product, material, and manufacturing data integrity across PLM and ERP systems.
• Govern operational implementation of engineering and manufacturing changes through structured Change Control Board (CCB) processes.
• Ensure accurate management of BOMs, routings, material masters, product configurations, and engineering change implementation across the product lifecycle.
• Drive data governance, configuration management, and change implementation excellence to support manufacturing, supply chain, quality, engineering, and operations objectives.
• 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

• Master Data Accuracy (%)
• BOM & Routing Accuracy
• Engineering Change Closure Performance
• Configuration Compliance Score
• ERP/PLM Data Governance Compliance
• New Part Induction Readiness
• Change Cycle Time
• Audit Findings Closure Rate
• Inventory Obsolescence Reduction
• 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 aremanaged? No

Number of people : Nil

Budget Management: YES NO

NO

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Required Candidate Profile

Education/Training

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufac