Configuration Analyst II - Variant & Data Management

Three Point Solutions; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Point Solutions is seeking a Configuration Analyst II in Waterloo, IA, to support accurate product configuration data across platforms. The role develops variant configurations, machine models, and BOMs while aiding audits and data quality initiatives.

The position collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Parts & Service, and other teams to ensure order-code logic aligns with machine models and customer builds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Technology, Business, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of product configuration, BOMs, specifications, and engineering data management.
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems and workflow tools.
• Understanding of engineering change management processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams.
• Ability to analyze data, business requirements, processes, and system changes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain base machines, cost representations, experimental-build configurations, and machine variations.
• Develop and maintain product structures, configuration rules, BOMs, specifications, and related engineering data.
• Perform configuration audits to ensure data accuracy, logic integrity, and correct machine models.
• Implement engineering requirements, standards, and product changes within relevant systems.
• Support Engineering Change Management processes and approval workflows.
• Troubleshoot configuration issues that may impact product builds.
• Create and maintain supporting 3D CAD visualizations.
• Gather business requirements through interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into appropriate system and configuration solutions.
• Conduct data research and analyze trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools.
• Support data collection, architecture, integrity, quality, and accuracy.
• Conduct gap analysis between current and future states to identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to engineering solutions and feasibility-testing approaches.
• Support manufacturing and materials process improvements while considering cost and quality requirements.
• Develop project plans, sequence tasks, and support implementation activities.
• Test, evaluate, and improve engineering outcomes.
• Produce technical engineering specifications and related documentation.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to team members.
• Participate in global initiatives and continuous improvement efforts focused on data quality and process efficiency.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to work independently

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Technology, Business, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Windchill

Creo Parametric

iPPE

Job description

Three Point Solutions is seeking a Configuration Analyst II in Waterloo, IA, to support accurate product configuration data across platforms. The role develops variant configurations, machine models, and BOMs while aiding audits and data quality initiatives.

The position collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Parts & Service, and other teams to ensure order-code logic aligns with machine models and customer builds.