BOM Manager

CareerNerds; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a BOM Manager in Indiana to oversee the full lifecycle of product structural data. You will bridge engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing, ensuring data integrity and guiding ECOs to optimize manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain, 5+ years in BOM management, and hands-on ERP/MRP experience (Epicor 2024.2) and PLM software. Collaboration across teams will drive cost control and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain required.
• 5+ years in BOM management, engineering documentation, or supply chain.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor 2024.2 a strong plus) and PLM software.

Responsibilities

• BOM Lifecycle Management: Build and maintain BOMs for new and existing products.
• Part Creation & System Maintenance: Load and manage component parts in ERP/PLM systems.
• Engineering Change Management: Implement ECOs and revisions to ensure BOM accuracy.
• Data Integrity: Oversee BOM data in ERP to maintain cross-department consistency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to resolve discrepancies and substitute parts.
• Cost & Inventory Control: Support cost calculations and Excess/Obsolete inventory processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Supply Chain)

Tools

Epicor 2024.2

PLM software

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.