BOM Manager

True North Consultants, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a BOM Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of product structural data and serve as the bridge between engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing.

You will ensure data integrity, drive ECOs and BOM revisions, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing operations and maintain accurate material data.

Qualifications

• BOM management experience required.
• ERP/MRP systems experience (Epicor 2024.2 a strong plus).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Strong data analysis and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• BOM Lifecycle Management: build and maintain BOMs for products, including assemblies and components.
• Part creation and system maintenance in ERP/PLM environments.
• Implement ECOs and revisions to ensure BOM accuracy.
• Oversee BOM data integrity across ERP and related systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain to resolve discrepancies.
• Support cost calculations and monitor Excess and Obsolete inventory.

Job description

BOM Manager - Are you a detail-oriented operations professional with a passion for data accuracy and process efficiency? Our client, is looking for a Manager, Bill of Materials (BOM) to oversee the full lifecycle of product structural data.

In this role, you will serve as the crucial bridge between engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing. You will ensure seamless data integrity, drive engineering change management, and optimize manufacturing operations to support a sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

• BOM Lifecycle Management: Build and maintain detailed, accurate BOMs for new and existing products, covering assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
• Part Creation & System Maintenance: Load, manage, and maintain component parts within enterprise systems.
• Engineering Change Management: Implement engineering change orders (ECOs) and revisions to guarantee ongoing BOM accuracy.
• Data Integrity: Oversee BOM data within ERP systems to maintain absolute consistency across departments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve discrepancies, identify substitute parts, and streamline manufacturing processes.
• Cost & Inventory Control: Support cost calculation activities by maintaining precise material data and assist in evaluating the Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory process.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor's Degree - Ideally engineering or Supply Chain Management

• Experience: Proven experience in BOM management, engineering documentation, or supply chain. (5 years+)
• Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise working with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor version 2024.2 is a strong plus) and PLM software.
• Technical Acumen: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints, alongside a strong aptitude for pattern matching and analyzing data structures for new BOM configurations.
• Accuracy & Communication: Exceptional attention to detail when managing large, complex datasets, paired with excellent communication skills to coordinate changes effectively across multiple teams.

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive compensation and robust benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with an innovative industry leader.
• A collaborative work environment that values professional growth and operational excellence.

Looking for a commutable candidate.