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The SAP Engineering Data Administrator is responsible for the administration, integrity, and governance of SAP PP and Materials Management (MM) master data within a manufacturing environment. Working within the Engineering organization, this role translates engineering designs and product specifications into accurate SAP structures that enable effective planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, costing, and product launches. The position serves as the subject matter expert for SAP PP/MM master data and change control processes, performing hands-on SAP transactions while coordinating closely with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to ensure products and changes are implemented accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

• Create, maintain, and govern SAP material masters across all required views, including Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, MRP, Work Scheduling, and Storage for multiple plants.
• Create and maintain engineering and manufacturing Bills of Material (BOMs), including production, engineering, and sales variations.
• Execute plant extensions and maintain all required material views to support multi-plant operations.
• Ensure SAP product structures accurately reflect approved engineering documentation and remain aligned throughout the product lifecycle.
• Maintain product data from initial creation through end-of-life, ensuring consistency and completeness across all SAP objects.
• Perform data validation, audits, and quality checks to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of SAP PP/MM master data.
• Develop and maintain engineering data standards, procedures, and documentation to support consistent data governance.
• Implement approved changes to material masters, BOMs, and related product structures in SAP in support of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Coordinate SAP-related actions and tasks across the organization to support timely execution of engineering changes.
• Verify that all engineering changes are completed accurately, fully documented, and implemented within established timelines.
• Maintain change control records in SAP and related systems, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and controls.
• Partner with Engineering and Product Management throughout the New Product Development (NPD) process to define and structure SAP data requirements.
• Lead SAP readiness activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, ensuring systems and data are prepared for each development phase.
• Create and maintain SAP product structures to support development, prototype, pilot, and production phases of new products.
• Ensure all material master, BOM, and manufacturing data is fully established and validated prior to production release.
• Support stage-gate reviews with Project Management by providing SAP data readiness and product launch status updates.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to ensure new products launch successfully with complete and accurate SAP data.
• Identify and resolve SAP-related issues that may impact launch schedules, production readiness, or ongoing manufacturing operations.
• Configure new products in SAP to support procurement, planning, manufacturing, inventory management, and costing processes.
• Serve as the SAP PP/MM master data subject matter expert for the manufacturing organization.
• Monitor and improve master data quality metrics, including production costing accuracy, COGI errors, production transaction issues, and order entry issues.
• Support manufacturing, planning, and supply chain teams by troubleshooting SAP master data and transaction-related issues.
• Investigate root causes of data-related production disruptions and implement corrective and preventive actions in SAP.
• Validate master data setup to ensure effective MRP runs, purchasing processes, inventory control, and production execution.
• Support testing and implementation of SAP ECC process improvements related to engineering and manufacturing data.
• Establish data ownership models and governance standards for SAP PP/MM master data.
• Lead master data cleansing, standardization, and harmonization initiatives across plants and product lines.
• Participate in SAP enhancements and process improvement projects that impact PP and MM modules.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to SAP master data, engineering processes, and cross-functional workflows.
• Monitor key data quality metrics and implement corrective actions to improve data accuracy and reliability.
• Improve process efficiency, data accuracy, and cross-functional workflow execution through better data design and governance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal control requirements related to SAP data and change management.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Product Management to align SAP data with business needs.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between stakeholders involved in product creation, configuration, and change management.
• Drive accountability for timely completion of required inputs, approvals, and deliverables related to SAP data and engineering changes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on SAP engineering data, configuration practices, and process requirements for cross-functional teams.
• Support strategic initiatives related to product development, product lifecycle management, and operational excellence by providing SAP data expertise.
• Support cross-functional product launch and manufacturing readiness activities, ensuring SAP data and processes support operational goals.
• Support SAP migrations, acquisitions, consolidations, or ERP harmonization initiatives by providing master data expertise and execution support.
• Perform mass master data updates using native SAP transactions, Process Runner, or equivalent tools as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, product data, or ERP processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on SAP ECC experience.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP PP (Production Planning) and SAP MM (Materials Management).
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining SAP material masters across multiple plants.
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs), including production, engineering, and sales variations.
• Demonstrated experience performing product extensions to multiple plants in SAP.
• Experience creating and maintaining production-related SAP MM data to support New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
• Experience supporting the Engineering Change Order process, including implementing ECRs and ECOs in SAP.
• Experience translating engineering requirements and product specifications into production-ready SAP structures.
• Proven ability to support engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams with SAP-related needs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify issues and trends.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a structured manner.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to influence and drive accountability.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data quality and governance.

• 5+ years of SAP ECC experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting engineer-to-order, configure-to-order, or high-mix manufacturing operations.
• Experience creating and maintaining routings and production versions in SAP.
• Working knowledge of MRP, inventory management, procurement, and costing processes in SAP.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving COGI errors and production transaction issues.
• Experience supporting cross-functional product launch and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and engineering data management practices.
• Experience with SAP Material Master governance initiatives.
• Experience with variant configuration maintenance and implementation in SAP.
• Experience performing mass master data updates using native SAP transactions, Process Runner, or equivalent tools.
• Knowledge of SAP data quality, data stewardship, and master data governance practices.
• Experience supporting SAP migrations, acquisitions, consolidations, or ERP harmonization initiatives.
• Interest in long-term opportunities with potential to transition from contract to full-time employment based on performance and business needs.

This position operates within a manufacturing-focused environment that relies heavily on SAP ECC for production planning, materials management, and product data governance. You will work closely with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance teams in a collaborative, cross-functional setting. The role begins as a contract position, offering an opportunity to demonstrate performance and potentially transition to full-time employment as headcount approval is secured. Work is performed in a professional office and engineering environment with regular interaction with production and operations teams. The position follows a hybrid schedule with on-site work approximately one day per week, complemented by remote work on other days, providing a balance of focused individual work and in-person collaboration.

This is a Contract position based out of Franklin, TN.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Franklin,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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