BOM Configuration Specialist / Engineer

BOM Configuration Specialist / Engineer  Location: Fremont, CA (On-site)  Reports to: Vice President, Manufacturing Integration  Function: Engineering Services  Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel  Position Summary  Pivotal Systems is seeking a BOM Configuration Specialist / Engineer to create and maintain accurate product structures across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and global production sites.  This role will translate customer and engineering requirements into complete, buildable multi-level BOMs and maintain product, part, and configuration data within our PLM and ERP systems.  Key Responsibilities  - Create and maintain complex multi-level engineering and manufacturing BOMs (eBOM / mBOM). - Translate customer specifications, sales orders, and product options into accurate, buildable configurations. - Create and maintain part numbers, item attributes, units of measure, and make/buy designations. - Implement approved ECOs and ensure BOMs remain accurate through product changes. - Enter, upload, validate, and maintain BOM and item data in PLM and ERP systems, including bulk updates. - Ensure engineering BOMs translate correctly into manufacturing BOMs, routings, and work orders. - Support product configuration rules and configure-to-order processes. - Perform where-used, BOM comparison, gap analysis, and data validation to identify errors before production. - Partner with Engineering to interpret drawings, specifications, assemblies, and product architecture. - Work with Sales, Program Management, Planning, Purchasing, and global manufacturing sites to resolve BOM and configuration issues. - Support cost BOM accuracy in partnership with Finance and Operations. - Maintain BOM standards and ensure consistent product structures across sites and systems. Required Qualifications  - Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience. - 3+ years of experience working with complex multi-level BOMs in engineering, manufacturing, NPI, or configuration management. - Experience creating and maintaining BOMs in PLM and/or ERP systems. - Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly structures, and technical specifications. - Working knowledge of eBOM/ mBOM structures, part masters, revision control, and ECO processes. - Strong Excel and data management skills, including large data sets, imports, comparisons, and validation. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications  - Experience with Global Shop Solutions ERP or comparable manufacturing ERP. - Experience with product configurators or configure-to-order products. - Semiconductor capital equipment, gas delivery, or precision electromechanical manufacturing experience. - Familiarity with SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, or similar CAD tools, including BOM extraction. - Experience supporting international manufacturing sites or contract manufacturers.