Technical Data Specialist

Okuma Corp.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Okuma Corp. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Technical Data Specialist to manage machine option codes, descriptions, configuration rules and engineering data across approved systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency and usability for quoting and production processes.

You will coordinate RFQs, maintain data quality, and support reporting initiatives while ensuring compliance with naming and configuration standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• CPQ systems and product configuration experience.
• SQL databases, data analysis, reporting tools, and BI platforms experience.
• Prior CNC machine tools experience (preferred).
• 2D/3D CAD software experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process incoming RFEs, tracking status and reporting metrics.
• Maintain machine option codes, descriptions, and configuration rules to ensure data accuracy.
• Promote data quality and compliance with naming, numbering, and configuration standards.
• Identify and support opportunities to improve product configuration, reporting, data quality, and business processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and other business units to support objectives and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as a technical resource for engineering data management and product configuration initiatives.
• Adhere to all company employment policies and safe work practices.
• Perform other duties and proactively explore value through process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Job description

Description

Technical Data Specialist

The Technical Data Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining machine option codes, descriptions, configuration rules, and engineering data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability across approved systems. This role coordinates and streamlines the Engineering Quotation process, supports data quality and reporting initiatives, maintains compliance with established standards, and helps improve business processes and product configuration accuracy. Acting as a technical liaison for engineering, this position combines technical knowledge, data stewardship, and process improvement to support efficient operations and informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with a passion for continuous improvement and data integrity. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the accuracy and effectiveness of engineering systems that support Okuma's industry-leading CNC machine tool solutions.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Coordinate and process incoming Requests for Engineering Quotations (RFEQs), including tracking status and reporting key metrics.
• Maintain machine option codes, descriptions, configuration rules, and related engineering databases to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Promote data quality and compliance with established naming, numbering, and configuration standards.
• Identify and support opportunities to improve product configuration, reporting, data quality, and business processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and other business units to support business objectives and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as a technical resource for engineering data management and product configuration initiatives.
• Adhere to all company employment policies and safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned and proactively explore opportunities to add value through process improvements, new initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience with Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) systems and product configuration processes.
• Experience working with SQL databases, data analysis, reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms such as Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar tools preferred.
• Prior experience with CNC machine tools desired.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Working knowledge of engineering data management, reporting tools, and SQL databases.
• Familiarity with current manufacturing technologies, Okuma's new and enhanced