at Bosch Home Comfort in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
The Manufacturing Master Data Engineer is responsible for the creation, maintenance, governance, and quality of manufacturing master data within enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, MES, PLM). This role ensures accurate, consistent, and timely data that supports production planning, procurement, costing, inventory management, quality, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Master Data Management:
--Create, maintain, and control manufacturing master data, including:
▪ Bills of Material (BOMs)
▪ Routings and work centers
▪ Item masters (manufactured, purchased, phantom)
▪ Production versions and planning parameters
--Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across ERP/MRP and related systems.
--Process engineering changes (ECRs/ECOs) and ensure timely and accurate implementation in systems.
Data Governance & Quality:
- Establish and enforce master data standards, naming conventions, and governance rules.
- Conduct routine audits and data quality checks to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Support root cause analysis for planning, costing, and execution issues linked to master data errors.
- Document master data procedures and work instructions.
Cross-Functional Support:
- Partner with Engineering to validate BOMs and routings before production release.
- Support Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Planning teams with accurate data for production scheduling, capacity planning, and material availability.
- Collaborate with Quality to ensure data supports regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Act as a point of contact for master-data related questions and issues.
Systems & Continuous Improvement:
- Support ERP/MRP system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements related to master data.
- Assist in data migration, cleansing, and validation during system projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve data workflows, reduce manual effort, and increase automation.
- Participate in lean, digital manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives.
