SR. ENGINEER-PRODUCT DATA MANAGEMENT

KOHLER India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

KOHLER India is seeking a Product Data Management engineer to lead data extraction, analytics, and automation for PDM/PLM processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce business rules, improve data integrity, and support automation initiatives across SAP and Windchill.

The role involves developing dashboards and audit reports, mentoring peers, and balancing project work with daily SAP master data maintenance to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in PDM/PLM, engineering systems, data analytics, or process automation.

Responsibilities

• Extract, analyze, and interpret large data sets from SAP, Windchill, and enterprise systems to inform decisions.
• Develop automation tools and templates to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Provide technical guidance and training to peers and lead PDM/Engineering Systems projects.
• Maintain SAP material master lifecycle and support governance initiatives.

Skills

PDM/PLM experience

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Automation mindset

Tools

SAP

Windchill

Winshuttle

Excel VBA

Power BI

SQL

Job description

• Responsible for all activities and processes related to the creation, maintenance, governance, and continuous improvement of Product Data Management.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ideate, create, and enforce business rules to manage product data, material masters, bill of materials, and change management processes.
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives utilizing tools such as Winshuttle, Excel VBA, SAP, Windchill, and other relevant technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Extract, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data from SAP, Windchill, and other enterprise systems to support business decisions, audits, and process improvements.
• Create process documentation, provide technical guidance and training to peers and team members, and lead projects related to Product Data Management and Engineering Systems.
• Provide daily operational support to business units through SAP material master lifecycle maintenance while balancing strategic improvement initiatives and project responsibilities.

Expected End Results

Extract, analyze, interpret, and present large amounts of data to support business decisions, audits, and process improvements.

Major Activities

• Continuous support of PDM teams and customers to extract and analyze data from SAP tables, databases, Windchill, and other enterprise systems.
• Support cross-functional groups with ad hoc data requests, reporting, and root cause analysis.
• Develop complex data extracts, dashboards, audit reports, and analytics to drive informed business decisions.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and training to requestors and team members.

2. Develop Automation Tools

Expected End Results

Develop workflows, automation tools, and technical solutions to improve efficiency, standardization, and data quality.

Major Activities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Winshuttle scripts, Excel VBA tools, templates, and automation solutions.
• Partner with PDM teams and stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and eliminate manual work.
• Design, build, test, deploy, and support automation tools and process improvements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and best practices to improve productivity and team effectiveness.
• Provide technical mentorship and support to team members utilizing automation tools.

3. Audits

Expected End Results

Analyse, develop, and enhance audits as a tool for data quality and governance.

Major Activities

• Understand complex business rules and develop audit extracts to influence and improve data integrity.
• Perform advanced data analysis to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Leverage SAP tables, databases, and enterprise systems to execute large-scale audits and support decision-making.
• Recommend process improvements based on audit findings and trends.

Expected End Results

Ensure secure, accurate, and efficient storage and management of data, reports, and technical documentation.

Major Activities

• Storage and maintenance of documents, reports, automation tools, and business data on global servers.
• Develop and maintain new processes, standards, and best practices for data management.
• Ensure timely backup and recovery of stored data.
• Create, manage, and optimize databases and repositories to support business needs.
• Maintain technical documentation and knowledge management resources.

5. Project Management

Expected End Results

Lead projects and continuous improvement initiatives while effectively managing operational responsibilities.

Major Activities

• Represent Product Data Management by leading and supporting local, regional, and global projects.
• Drive automation, standardization, and process improvement initiatives.
• Make informed technical and operational decisions on behalf of the Product Data Management team.
• Effectively document, communicate, and present project outcomes and recommendations.
• Balance project execution with day-to-day operational workload and stakeholder commitments.
• Mentor peers and support knowledge transfer activities across the team.

Engineer:

4-7 years

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in Product Data Management, SAP, PLM/PDM systems, Engineering Systems, Data Analytics, or Process Automation.

Personal Characteristics & Technical Expertise

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with effective presentation and stakeholder management abilities.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SAP, Windchill, and other Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications.
• Strong customer focus and excellent customer service skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience working with large datasets.
• Hands-on experience developing automation tools using Excel VBA, macros, Winshuttle, SAP data extraction tools, and related technologies.
• Ability to extract, analyse, and interpret large volumes of data from SAP databases and enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of Material Master, BOM, Engineering Change Management, and Product Lifecycle processes.
• Creative thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for automation and digital transformation.
• Ability to balance technical development, project work, and day-to-day operational support.
• Experience mentoring peers and providing technical guidance to team members.
• Flexibility to support a wide variety of work related to Product Data & Lifecycle Management.

Preferred Skills

• Winshuttle Studio
• Advanced Excel VBA / Macro Development
• SAP Data Extraction and Reporting
• Data Analysis and Visualization
• SQL (Optional)
• Power BI (Optional)

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS:

Supervisory relationships

• Reports to: Manager - Engineering Systems & PDM

Organization relationships

• Regular contact with Kohler Global PDM Teams, IT, Project Management and Engineering community.
• Frequent contact with Marketing, SCM & Service Teams.
• Regular contact with peers, superiors, and junior associates.
• Occasional interactions with other business units and departments such as QA, Plant, Process Engg, Product Engg, Purchasing, Warehouse teams, Supply Chain, Customer Service.

External business relationships

• Participating in technical forums/webinars to explore the techniques and programs related to PDM systems, processes, and tools.
• Third party service providers, partners, and suppliers/ vendors.