BOM Configuration Specialist / Engineer

BOM Configuration Specialist / Engineer Location: Fremont, CA (On-site) Reports to: Vice President, Manufacturing Integration Function: Engineering Services Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel Position Summary Pivotal Systems is seeking a BOM Configuration Specialist / Engineer to create and maintain accurate product structures across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and global production sites. This role will translate customer and engineering requirements into complete, buildable multi-level BOMs and maintain product, part, and configuration data within our PLM and ERP systems. Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain complex multi-level engineering and manufacturing BOMs (eBOM / mBOM). Translate customer specifications, sales orders, and product options into accurate, buildable configurations. Create and maintain part numbers, item attributes, units of measure, and make/buy designations. Implement approved ECOs and ensure BOMs remain accurate through product changes. Enter, upload, validate, and maintain BOM and item data in PLM and ERP systems, including bulk updates. Ensure engineering BOMs translate correctly into manufacturing BOMs, routings, and work orders. Support product configuration rules and configure-to-order processes. Perform where-used, BOM comparison, gap analysis, and data validation to identify errors before production. Partner with Engineering to interpret drawings, specifications, assemblies, and product architecture. Work with Sales, Program Management, Planning, Purchasing, and global manufacturing sites to resolve BOM and configuration issues. Support cost BOM accuracy in partnership with Finance and Operations. Maintain BOM standards and ensure consistent product structures across sites and systems.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience working with complex multi-level BOMs in engineering, manufacturing, NPI, or configuration management. Experience creating and maintaining BOMs in PLM and/or ERP systems. Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly structures, and technical specifications. Working knowledge of eBOM/ mBOM structures, part masters, revision control, and ECO processes. Strong Excel and data management skills, including large data sets, imports, comparisons, and validation. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Global Shop Solutions ERP or comparable manufacturing ERP. Experience with product configurators or configure-to-order products. Semiconductor capital equipment, gas delivery, or precision electromechanical manufacturing experience. Familiarity with SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, or similar CAD tools, including BOM extraction. Experience supporting international manufacturing sites or contract manufacturers.