Configuration Engineer I

WCL Group; City of Schenectady (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group in Schenectady, NY, is seeking an Engineer - OTR Config Mgmt to transform product requirements into actionable BOM structures. The role focuses on creating and maintaining EBOM/MBOM, enabling smooth transitions through PLM and ERP systems across the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with multiple engineering and sourcing teams to ensure accurate configuration management, adherence to procedures, and timely project execution for Steam Turbine and Generator products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science.
• Experience in BOM management, configuration management concepts, program/project scheduling, and field installation.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the Engineering BOM (EBOM) and Unit BOMs, and push MBOM to ERP systems through lifecycle.
• Assist ITO/OTR transition of project scope in PLM tool following ORM.
• Coordinate with Project Engineering on scope handoff to OTR CM team.
• Verify logical features and VCC logic in PLM tool; resolve discrepancies with ITO CM team.
• Support PBOM review meetings for Steam Turbine and Generator products.
• Validate standard parts via GBOM rules; support CtO efforts to maximize direct release.
• Assist manufacturing/sourcing with BOM timeliness issues; monitor BOM integrity.
• Execute CM roles in Change Management processes.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Project/Design Engineering and other CMPD teams for Lean improvements.
• Ensure CM activities follow Gas Power procedures and contractual requirements.

Skills

BOM management

Configuration management concepts

Process development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physics/Chemistry/Math/CS

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you'll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, The client you will be working for is a Fortune 500 Energy and Industrial Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy transition sector with a company that is a globally recognized leader in power generation, wind energy, electrification, and grid solutions - and one of the most storied industrial brands in the world.

LOCATION

Schenectady, NY.

COMPENSATION

$30-36/hour.

SCHEDULE

Working Model: Hybrid, 3 days in office per week. Local candidates preferred. Working Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM core hours, 40 hours per week. Travel: None required outside of being onsite 3 days per week.

CONTRACT TERM

12 months contract with a very high likelihood of extension/conversion to full-time.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

1 round. Virtual with cameras on, panel interview with the client manager and additional client team members.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Gas Turbine Configuration Management (CM) organization is responsible for transforming product requirements and engineering design intent into actionable product definition. Using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) systems, the team delivers on-time, quality product definition to supply chain functions globally. Gas Power Engineering (GPE) end-customers are also partners and consumers of CM output. The Order to Remittance (OTR) CM organization focuses on the creation and maintenance of the project structure and Bill of Materials (BOM) for New Unit Requisitions, from Order Release through the equipment's Commercial Operation Date (COD), in addition to supporting Conversion, Modification and Uprate (CMU) projects. The Engineer - OTR Config Mgmt, Project Structuring ST/GEN generates and manages New Unit requisitions' Flange to Flange (F2F) and Accessories project structures for Steam Turbine and Generator products. The role also covers management of ST/GEN CMU Bills of Materials (BOMs).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain the Engineering BOM (EBOM) and Unit BOMs, along with the conversion and push of the Manufacturing BOM (MBOM) to various ERP systems throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Support the Inquiry to Order (ITO) team (Commercial and Application Engineering) in the successful OTR transition of project scope definition in the PLM tool, or equivalent, after the Order Release Meeting (ORM).
• Collaborate with Project Engineering on the timely handoff of the requisition's scope definition within the PLM tool, or equivalent, to the OTR CM team.
• Verify accurate generation of logical features per selected configuration feature options and Variant Configuration Central (VCC) logic within the PLM tool, or other established method, and take necessary actions to resolve discrepancies in collaboration with the ITO CM team.
• Support the Preliminary Bill of Materials (PBOM) review meeting for Steam Turbine and Generator products.
• Validate standard parts selected through GBOM rules and support Configure to Order (CtO) efforts to maximize the direct release percentage on requisition orders.
• Assist manufacturing and MSD sourcing teams in addressing concerns with BOM timeliness and disconnects; conduct regular BOM integrity monitoring and reporting.
• Execute CM's role and responsibilities in Change Management processes.
• Collaborate with other functions (such as Sourcing, Manufacturing, Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and other CMPD teams) toward continuous improvement and Lean activities.
• Ensure that CM activities follow the client's Gas Power procedures and processes, as well as contractual requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Experience in process use and development with regard to product definition development, Bill of Material management, configuration management concepts, program/project scheduling, and field installation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear thinking, openness to new ideas, and demonstrated experience in the implementation of new tools and processes.
• Demonstrated dedication to the client's Code of Conduct and a high level of integrity.
• PLM (product lifecycle management) systems experience.