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Job Description As a Senior Component Engineer, You will be responsible for the strategic management of mechanical components, ensuring their standardization, reuse, and data integrity throughout their lifecycle. This role requires a unique blend of deep mechanical component expertise, robust data architecture knowledge for Product Data Management (PDM) systems like SAP and Teamcenter, and strong project management skills to lead digital initiatives. You will play a critical role in defining and implementing data models and workflows that support the efficient creation, management, and retrieval of product data. Your ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive digital transformation will be essential in optimizing our product data management strategy and enhancing our overall product development processes. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Serve as the Data Architect for mechanical component data within our PDM/PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Teamcenter), designing, developing, and maintaining robust data models, schemas, and attributes for mechanical components. Ensure data quality, consistency, and traceability across the product lifecycle, and define and implement data governance policies and procedures for mechanical component data. Collaborate with IT and other engineering teams to integrate component data seamlessly across various enterprise systems (ERP, CAD, etc.). Identify opportunities for data optimization, automation, and digital solutions to improve data access, analysis, and utilization for mechanical components. Oversee data migration and synchronization efforts related to mechanical component information. Lead the development and execution of ?Component Reuse Strategies? for mechanical commodities to consolidate part usage and reduce complexity. Manage supply chain and environmental risks, cost, lead time, and site-specific requirements, ensuring accurate and timely updates to component rankings and status. Oversee the tactical execution of all mechanical commodity-related activities, including Part Qualification, Supplier Corrective Action, Alternate Sourcing, and Change Management. Provide technical expertise and guidance on mechanical component design, analysis, and testing to engineering teams. Lead and manage digital solution projects related to product data management and lifecycle management, from concept to implementation. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders across engineering, supply chain, and IT. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and budget management for digital transformation initiatives. Implement and champion project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) to ensure efficient and effective project execution. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to leverage digital technologies for enhanced component engineering processes. Possess a strong understanding of software development principles to effectively collaborate with development teams on digital solutions and understand technical constraints and possibilities. Qualifications Required Experience & Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent; Minimum of Ten (10) years of directly relevant experience required. Practical experience in capturing value for commodities such as sheet metal, metal machining, plastic machining, electromechanical and hardware. Thorough understanding of Mechanical commodity, manufacturing, materials & processes required. Ability to read and interpret product BOM's and drawings Solid experience in project management, leading complex initiatives from inception to completion, preferably in a digital transformation context. Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and a good understanding of the software development lifecycle. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Ability to demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills. Strong knowledge Six Sigma and Lean Principles. Excellent communication and influencing skills required. Additional Details This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws. Travel Required: Occasional Shift: Day Duration: No End Date Job Function: Manufacturing
