About this role
<p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Scope</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The Industrial Engineer – Product Data & BOM Management (Configuration Management) is responsible for maintaining accurate, structured, and manufacturing-ready product data throughout the product lifecycle. This role evaluates planned engineering and supplier changes and leads the corresponding updates to business processes, systems, and manufacturing data, including bills of material and item settings, to support the full product and system structure. Serving as a key liaison among Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Accounting, Service, and IT, this position helps ensure cross-functional readiness for product changes and supports the scale-up and expansion of manufacturing operations at the Torrington, Connecticut facility.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Responsibilities </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Own the structure, accuracy, and governance of module BOMs, Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) BOMs, Mechanical Balance of Plant BOMs, and service and as-built BOMs.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Implement and maintain BOMs within the D365 ERP system to support operational accuracy and control.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Monitor planned engineering and supplier product updates and assess their impact on Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Cost Accounting, and Service.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Lead the process, system, and manufacturing data updates required to support planned changes while helping to maintain continuity, product quality, and cost efficiency.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Enforce change control protocols and ensure operational bills of material and item settings are accurate and ready to support procurement, production, and financial planning.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Evaluate operational BOM and item configurations and drive improvements that increase efficiency, enable automation, reduce risk, support best practices, and facilitate scale-up.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration by providing direction and support to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Cost Accounting, and Service teams.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Identify and mitigate risks related to material and process changes, scale-up activities, and systems improvement initiatives.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Support issue resolution and promote alignment with company standard operating procedures.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Define and support the implementation of key metrics, process controls, reporting tools, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean best practices.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Maintain process documentation and support organizational changes and operational transitions as needed.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Qualifications and Skills</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, configuration management, or a related discipline.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hands-on experience with ERP and/or PLM systems, with D365 experience preferred.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong understanding of how operations, systems, and manufacturing environments interact.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Advanced knowledge of systems, tools, and process improvement methods that enhance productivity.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Project management experience with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, and blueprints.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, routings, and cost roll-ups.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Customer-focused approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Working Conditions</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Work is performed across multiple environments, including manufacturing, production, warehouse, research and development, and office settings, and requires the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This is a full-time position, typically requiring 40 hours per week.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Requires frequent bending, sitting, standing, kneeling, and walking.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Travel requirements </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Travel of up to 20% may be required for this role.</span></li> 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