Material Engineer

PiLog; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

PiLog Hyderabad is seeking a dedicated Material Engineer with 1-3 years of experience to manage material data, catalogs, and BOMs. You will structure material descriptions using a noun & modifier approach, classify data with UNSPSC codes, and enrich records with technical attributes.

You will cleanse, standardize, and maintain material and vendor master data, collaborating with OEMs, vendors, and engineers to ensure data accuracy and SLA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial, Production or Materials Engineering.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in Material Cataloguing, Master Data Management, Engineering Data Management, Spare Parts Management, or related fields.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel: Filters, Sorting, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Data Validation, and data cleansing.
• Exposure to SAP MM, SAP MDG, ERP, MMS or similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Structure Material and Service Descriptions using Noun & Modifier methodology, class attributes and appropriate Units of Measurement (UOM).
• Analyze data from OEMs, manufacturers, vendors, engineering docs and catalogs.
• Perform Data Cleansing to correct incomplete, inaccurate, duplicate, or inconsistent records.
• Perform Data Enrichment by reviewing available technical information and adding attributes.
• Perform Data Standardization of material descriptions, attributes, units, and other master data elements.
• Map attributes and assign UNSPSC Group/Logic Codes for accurate classification.
• Identify Maintainable Spare Parts based on equipment and maintenance requirements.
• Support BOM creation and maintenance for equipment and spare parts.
• Maintain Material Master and Vendor Master Data within defined SLAs.
• Coordinate with senior members to resolve data discrepancies and follow governance standards.

Skills

Material Cataloguing

Data Cleansing

Data Enrichment

Data Standardization

Material Master Data

Material Classification

Noun & Modifier Methodology

UNSPSC Classification

Spare Parts Identification

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Vendor Master Data

Master Data Management

Engineering Data Management

Data Quality Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Materials Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

SAP MDG

ERP

MMS

Job description

Material Engineer

Location: Hyderabad, India
Experience: 1-3 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Material Engineer with 1-3 years of experience in Material Cataloguing, Material Master Data Management, Data Cleansing, Data Enrichment, and Data Standardization.

The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of engineering materials, spare parts, material descriptions, material classification, Noun & Modifier methodology, UNSPSC coding, and Bill of Materials (BOM). The candidate will be responsible for analyzing source data and converting material information into accurate, structured, and standardized master data.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Structure Material and Service Descriptions using Noun & Modifier methodology, class attributes, and appropriate Units of Measurement (UOM).
• Analyze source data received from OEMs, manufacturers, vendors, engineering documents, and existing catalogs.
• Perform Data Cleansing to identify and correct incomplete, inaccurate, duplicate, or inconsistent material records.
• Perform Data Enrichment by reviewing available technical information and adding relevant material attributes and specifications.
• Perform Data Standardization of material descriptions, technical attributes, units of measurement, and other master data elements.
• Map material attributes and assign appropriate Group Codes and Logic Codes (UNSPSC) for accurate classification.
• Identify Maintainable Spare Parts based on equipment and maintenance requirements.
• Support the identification and preparation of Bills of Materials (BOM) for equipment and spare parts.
• Maintain and update Material Master Data and Vendor Master Data within defined SLA timelines.
• Support the coding and conversion of existing catalogs into a structured and standardized format.
• Review existing catalog records and identify duplicate, obsolete, incomplete, or incorrect material records.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of material descriptions and technical attributes.
• Coordinate with senior team members and project stakeholders to clarify technical information and resolve data discrepancies.
• Follow established Material Cataloguing Standards, Data Quality Guidelines, and Master Data Governance procedures.
• Process large volumes of material records while maintaining high data accuracy and quality.
• Prepare and maintain activity reports related to material cataloguing, data quality, and project progress.

Skills Required:

• Material Cataloguing
• Data Cleansing
• Data Enrichment
• Data Standardization
• Material Master Data
• Material Classification
• Noun & Modifier Methodology
• UNSPSC Classification
• Spare Parts Identification
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Vendor Master Data
• Master Data Management
• Engineering Data Management
• Data Quality Management

Technical Knowledge

• Basic understanding of Engineering Materials and Spare Parts.
• Knowledge of material descriptions, technical specifications, attributes, and Units of Measurement.
• Understanding of Material Master and Vendor Master concepts.
• Basic knowledge of UNSPSC Classification and Material Coding.
• Ability to identify duplicate, incomplete, and inconsistent material records.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including Filters, Sorting, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Data Validation, and basic data cleansing.
• Exposure to SAP MM, SAP MDG, ERP, MMS, or similar systems will be an added advantage.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in Material Cataloguing, Master Data Management, Engineering Data Management, Spare Parts Management, or related fields.

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience in any of the following industries will be an advantage:

• Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical
• Manufacturing
• Power Generation
• Engineering / EPC
• Utilities
• Industrial Asset Management
• Maintenance & Reliability

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with large volumes of technical data.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn Material Cataloguing and Master Data Management standards.
• Ability to meet project timelines and SLA requirements.