Configuration Engineer

Configuration Engineer 
Location: Schenectady, NY
Working Model: Hybrid, 3 days in office per week, prefer local candidates only
Working Hours: 8am - 5pm CORE hours, 40 hours per week
Duration: 12 months with possible extension, possible temp to perm
No travel required outside of being on-site 3 days per week

Interview Process: Virtual with cameras on, panel with manager and additional team members, 1 round

Responsibilities:

• Transform product requirements and engineering design intent into actionable product definition.
• Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (GTCC) and Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) to deliver quality product definition globally.
• Create and maintain project structure and Bill of Materials (BOM) for New Unit Requisitions and support Conversion, Modification, and Uprate (CMU) projects.
• Generate and manage New Unit requisitions’ Flange to Flange (F2F) and Accessories project structures for Steam Turbine and Generator products.
• Create and maintain Engineering BOM (EBOM) and Unit BOMs, and convert Manufacturing BOM (MBOM) to various ERP systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the Inquiry to Order (ITO) team in the successful OTR transition of project scope definition in the PLM GTCC tool after Order Release Meeting (ORM).
• Collaborate with Project Engineering for timely handoff of requisition’s scope definition within the PLM tool to the OTR CM team.
• Verify accurate generation of logical features per configuration options and Variant Configuration Central (VCC) logic within PLM tool, and resolve discrepancies with the ITO CM team.
• Support Preliminary Bill of Materials (PBOM) review meetings for Steam Turbine and Generator products.
• Validate standard parts selected through GBOM rules and support Configure to Order (CtO) efforts to maximize direct release percentage on requisition orders.
• Assist manufacturing and sourcing teams in addressing concerns with BOM timeliness and conduct regular BOM integrity monitoring and reporting.
• Execute CM’s role and responsibilities in Change Management processes.
• Collaborate with other functions towards continuous improvement and Lean activities.
• Ensure that CM activities follow company procedures, processes, and contractual requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Experience in process use and development regarding product definition, BOM management, configuration management concepts, program/project scheduling, and field installation.

Preferred Skills:

• Clear thinking, open to new ideas, and experience in implementing new tools and processes.
• Dedication to company Code of Conduct and high level of integrity.
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.