Configuration Analyst

VIVA USA Inc; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc in Waterloo, Iowa seeks a Configuration & Geometry Analyst to ensure the accuracy and integrity of product configuration data across global platforms. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing and Parts & Service to support configuration, changes and data quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, strong analytical skills, and experience with SAP, Windchill, Creo, and iPPE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Business or related field.
• Experience with product configuration, BOMs, and engineering data management.
• Familiarity with PDM systems and workflow tools.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and audit product structures and configuration data.
• Implement engineering requirements and product changes in SAP, Windchill, iPPE.
• Troubleshoot configuration issues affecting builds.
• Support change management processes and approval workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture product requirements.
• Provide guidance and training on configuration tools and processes.
• Contribute to global data quality improvement and process efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business or related field

Tools

SAP

PTC Windchill

Creo Parametric

iPPE

cProjects

PPM

Job description

What You'll Do

As a Configuration & Geometry Analyst, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of product configuration data across global product platforms. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Parts & Service teams, you will support product configuration, change management, and data quality initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

In this role, you will:

• Create, maintain, and audit product structures, configuration rules and related data.
• Implement engineering requirements, standards, and product changes within SAP, Windchill, iPPE, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve configuration-related issues impacting product builds.
• Support engineering change management processes and approval workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and implement product requirements.
• Provide guidance and training on configuration tools, processes, and best practices.
• Participate in global initiatives and continuous improvement efforts focused on data quality and process efficiency.

What It Takes

We are seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ideally, you will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of product configuration, BOMs, specifications, and engineering data management processes.
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems and workflow tools.
• Understanding of engineering change management processes.
• Strong communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, PTC Windchill, Creo Parametric, iPPE, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of variant configuration.
• Familiarity with cProjects, PPM, and workflow management tools.
• Agricultural product knowledge.
• Experience with process improvement and global collaboration.

Notes

Onsite

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status