Engineer, Engineering Standards and Tools

About this role

Essential Responsibilities Global Standards & Procedures • Collaborate with Engineering subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders globally to establish item/BOM and document standards that ensure consistency and effective communication of engineering design information delivered through items, BOMs, and related documentation to internal and external customers. • Develop, document, implement, and maintain global engineering standards, procedures, and data governance practices.

Data Structuring, Part Classification & Technical Data Preparation • Lead coordination with external partners on technical data transformation activities, including planning, progress tracking, issue resolution, and overall support. • Manage assigned projects and initiatives from planning through completion. • Drive the development and continuous improvement of item/BOM, document, and part classification standards to enhance the consistency, usability, and governance of engineering data. • Use data analysis to identify improvement opportunities in classification logic, attribute definitions, legal value lists, deduplication, and the creation of trusted engineering records. • Lead data cleansing, enrichment, consolidation, and deduplication efforts to improve data quality and establish a reliable golden record. • Provide expert guidance on part classification and data structuring in accordance with international standards and internal governance requirements, ensuring consistent, accurate, high-quality, and well-structured engineering data across the organization. • Establish and govern global parts libraries, including CAD/item relationship, to support part reuse, standardized item creation, and supply chain needs. • Define, maintain, and govern material, quality, and process requirement libraries to ensure alignment and consistency across engineering systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration • Collaborate with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders globally to align on standards, workflows, and engineering data requirements, resolve issues, and drive adoption. • Provide responsive, customer-focused support to internal and external stakeholders while fostering effective communication and collaboration across engineering teams and cross-functional partners.

Data Integrity & Quality Control • Maintain high levels of data integrity through regular audits, data validation, and quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards. • Analyze engineering and technical data to identify patterns, inconsistencies, root causes, and opportunities to improve data quality, governance, standardization, and part reuse.

Reporting & Documentation • Prepare and present reports on findings, trends, and key metrics to stakeholders. • Ensure clear and consistent documentation of data structures, classifications, standards, and methodologies to support compliance, transparency, and effective knowledge sharing.

Change Management • Act as an effective change agent, driving adoption and long-term acceptance of company-wide engineering standards, practices, and procedures.

Qualifications • B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of industrial experience. • Demonstrated experience with PLM or similar data management systems. • Strong knowledge of engineering processes, systems, and design tools. • Strong knowledge of engineering, industrial, and international standards. • Strong analytical and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and support data-driven decision-making; basic programming or scripting skills are beneficial. • Demonstrated proficiency in the application of Continuous Improvement Process tools.

Preferred Experience / Characteristics • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to apply technology to solve complex problems and meet business and stakeholder needs. • Ability to identify patterns, trends, and inconsistencies in data and apply analytical techniques to support decision-making, standardization, and process improvement. • Proven ability to work effectively in standardization initiatives with strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively across the organization in a matrix and global environment. • Proven ability to lead discussions, build alignment among diverse stakeholders, and work through detailed technical topics. • Proven ability to adapt to changing organizational environments and business needs.

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