Product Industrial Engineer Job Tallassee area,Alabama USA,Manufacturing / Production

MBOM Structure, Routing & Data Governance

Translate EBOMs into production-ready MBOMs; audit incoming engineering data and configure structures in SAP (or equivalent ERP)
Create, review, and maintain accurate BOMs/MBOMs and manufacturing routings, including operation sequences, work centers, and process steps
Establish accurate item categories (Stock, Non-stock, Text), scrap factors, and phantom assemblies
Manage alternative and variant BOM configurations to support unique assembly rules across multiple plants/locations
Ensure BOM/routing data aligns with engineering drawings, specifications, and actual shop-floor processes
Synchronize MBOM/routing data with adjacent ERP objects, including Material Master Records, Production Routings, and Work Centers

Change Management & Data Quality

Incorporate engineering changes (ECOs/ECNs) into BOMs and routings in a timely manner, using ERP Engineering Change Management (e.g., SAP ECM/Change Numbers) to track revisions and schedule material effectivity dates
Execute mass maintenance (e.g., SAP CS20 and mass-data tools) to globally update/swap obsolete parts and component quantities
Audit BOM/routing data periodically and perform system health checks to identify and correct discrepancies, eliminating unconfigured items that could disrupt MRP or production order releases
Develop and maintain standard work documentation, ensuring work instructions reflect current, repeatable best practices on the shop floor

Standard Time & Labor Management

Conduct time studies (stopwatch, MTM/MOST, predetermined time systems, historical data analysis, or similar) to establish accurate standard times for manufacturing operations
Maintain and update labor standards in the ERP system to reflect process changes, tooling upgrades, or automation improvements
Analyze variances between standard and actual production times; investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions
Partner with Operations to validate standards against real-time production performance

Process & Continuous Improvement

Support capacity planning and production scheduling through accurate routing, BOM, and time data
Identify opportunities for process improvement, cycle time reduction, and labor efficiency gains
Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring manufacturability and accurate initial BOM/MBOM/routing setup
Provide data and documentation to support Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with R&D and Design Engineering to resolve structural discrepancies between CAD structures and ERP/SAP configurations
Collaborate with Production Planners and Shop Floor Managers to troubleshoot live BOM/routing errors blocking order releases
Support Finance and Cost Accounting teams during cost roll-ups and standard costing to ensure accurate component valuation and reliable labor standards
Train production and planning staff on proper use of BOM/routing structures
Serve as a subject matter expert on ERP manufacturing data structures

Qualifications Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Management Information Systems (MIS), or related field (or equivalent experience)
2–5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment creating/maintaining BOMs (or MBOMs), routings, and labor standards
Experience with ERP systems required (SAP strongly preferred; Oracle, Infor, Epicor, Net Suite, or similar also considered)
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, work center flow, and shop-floor operations
Proficiency in time study methods (stopwatch time study, MTM/MOST, or predetermined time systems)
SAP PP (Production Planning) and SAP MM (Materials Management)…