Data Specialist

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Paper is hiring for:

Data Specialist
Appleton, Wi

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Reasons you’ll love working here:

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Tuition reimbursement

Summary:

The Material Master Data Specialist is responsible for accurate and detailed part number creation, bill of material and material master maintenance to support the Paper Machine/Stock Prep Spare Parts Department and Engineering as well as E-business and the Supply Chain Management Group. This position also provides additional support to the Digital Solutions Division.

Responsibilities:

• Search for and create part numbers in SAP for catalog (vendor) parts, design, and assembly components.
• Ensure consistency and correctness of part data and formats.
• Checking of data in material masters and bill of material created by others.
• Reading and interpreting manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Create Bill of Materials for assemblies and manufactured parts including technical research.
• Identify / decide on the best bill of material format and process for components.
• Use AS400 BPCS system for cross referencing of old and new parts.
• Provide technical support to clarify data of material masters for other departments.
• Provide material master maintenance for lead time, costs, quotes, and various codes.
• Identify domestic equivalents for foreign material grades for steel, stainless, bronze, castings, etc.
• Submit obsolete parts for discontinuation with successor.
• Work with product and material standards (ASTM, ASME, ISO, etc.)
• Support in training of new hires for engineering and TSS in searching, material master creation and bill of material.
• Clarify drawing language translations in material master data using an automated translator.
• Provide support with projects for issues related to material master data.
• Provide SAP support in general as needed in regards to material masters and bill of material.

Requirements:

• A minimum of two to three years of experience in the pulp and paper industry or in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• A good mechanical aptitude with the ability to read mechanical drawings and manufacturing bills of materials.
• Ability to operate independent of daily direction, self-starter, i.e. "seeing what needs to be done and doing it." includes working overtime if necessary.
• Bachelor or Associates degree in industrial, manufacturing or mechanical engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Paper mill experience in maintenance or planning/scheduling is a plus.
• Experience in an engineering / manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience in a spare part sales/service environment is a plus.
• Proficient in the use of computers utilizing Windows based programs as well as being able to learn and utilize the SAP and AS400 BPCS operating systems that are necessary for everyday work requirements.

Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.