ENGINEERING: Configuration Specialist

Karl E. Brinkmann GmbH; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Shakopee is seeking an Engineering Configuration Specialist to manage and maintain engineering documents and data within their ERP system. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of configuration management experience. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are critical. This role entails managing bills of materials, documenting processes, and redesigning the Engineering Handbook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of configuration management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ANSI/EIA-649-B CM standard is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain engineering documents and data within the KEB ERP system.
• Acquire and catalog electronic documents.
• Design and maintain Engineering processes.

Skills

Intermediate to advanced level of computer skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)

Attention to detail

Basic SAP (or similar ERP) knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years configuration management experience

Job description

The engineering configuration specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining engineering documents and data within the KEB ERP system. This position will require an individual with attention to detail with accuracy and organizational skills. This role requires self-motivation to look at possible solutions and improvements in the configuration management process. Completion of change management while working with engineering team members. This role will design and main engineering processes for the department. This position will help to develop, contribute, and maintain the Engineering Handbook. The employee will be involved in the updates of the status of materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Acquisition and cataloging of electronic documents
• Manage and maintain bills of materials
• Create and manage new materials in ERP systems
• Manage and maintain “Material Status”
• Define, analyze, and implement change (change management)
• Design, revises, and maintains the Engineering Handbook
• Designs and maintains the Engineering Processes
• Maintain organization of technical information including Engineering Tasks and Notification lists.
• Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reporting Relationship(s)

• Reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years configuration management experience

Licenses, Permits, and Certifications

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate to advanced level of computer skills
• Basic math skills (standard and metric)
• Ability to follow work instructions accurately
• Ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to work well independently as well as with others
• Have attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to proficiently read and write in English
• Ability to follow all safety rules
• Basic SAP (or similar ERP) knowledge
• Knowledge of the ANSI/EIA-649-B CM standard

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Majority of time is spent sitting in office environment

Working Conditions

The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee may be exposed to while performing job duties and responsibilities.

• Office environment