Windchill Configuration Analyst

Company Overview:

Bose Professional is a leader in the professional audio industry specializing in the design and manufacturing ofcutting-edgeaudio solutions including loudspeakers amplifiers signal processing devices controls software and accessories. As we continue to expand our team we are seekingaWindchill Configuration Analystto join us on our journey.

We have organized ourselves culturally around a set of shared values. We are ateamfirst which means we are collaborative and support each other toward our common goals. We start everything from the outside in starting with thecustomerand solving from valuetrust so we are a company of people who are open and direct avoid politics and who do what it takes to deliver on our commitments. And as we work together we are empathetic courteous and fair because werespecteach other. Finally we believe that creativity and innovation belong in all parts of the companyin order todriveexcellencein everything we do.

PositionOverview:

Bose Professional is looking foraWindchillConfiguration Analysttoguide and supportourProduct Development teamsinthe creation release to manufacturing and change management of product data. The Analystwill partner with Product Development to create new data analyze requested product design changes for accuracy and completeness and extend this data into our ERP whereappropriate. This team member will also own and manage the CN process of change documentation approval documentation incorporation manufacturing implementation auditing and completion. Finally the Configuration Analyst will prepare and present reports (including status of open CNs and CN process cycle time and quality) andidentifycontinuous improvement opportunities to the CN process to reduce cycle time and improve quality.

KeyResponsibilities:

• New Data Creation
• Guide and support Product Development Teams on CM activities
• Attend Team Material meetings and report on status of all BOMs parts and documents
• Coordinate initial release of new part/BOM/doc objects and review for completeness
• Facilitate part/BOM/doc lifecycle progression and release by using reports to show status of objects preventing promotion in our Windchill environment
• New Data Extension
• Work with Engineer to release BOMs / Parts to manufacturing for planning prototyping production and sales.
• Manage data extension priorities per program build schedules
• Notifycustomerupon completion of data extension
• Initiate Part/BOM Extension requests through Proto.
• Initiate material/ BOMcreation within NetSuite by coordinating data for our NetSuite ops team.
• Intervene with businesses to resolve data issues
• Change Review Impact Analysis and Approvals
• ReviewsubmittedDeviations and CNs for completeness.
• Initiate CN Impact Analysis.
• Manage CN approvals.
• Managecreation of new Part/BOM/Documents
• Systematically initiateECMsfor Deviations and CNs through Windchill
• Audit BOMs extended to the plant via CN to ensure accuracy
• Other Functions
• Provide Windchill task training andReporting capabilities
• Respond to Customers concerns
• Publish data quality and process metrics
• Work with Data Process Managers to specify tool requirements
• Work with Data Process Managers on continuous process improvements
• Work on collaborative projects within Bose as PCM representative
• Support Companyobjectivesby completingadditionaltasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Strong communication(verbal and written) and interpersonal skills arerequired
• Ability to analyze and evaluate PDM business requirements of varying complexity requiring an understanding of the PDM system
• Ability to act independently under general direction to define lead implement and document PDM system process changes in support of business process solutions
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles including data and document integrityaccessibilityand audit policies
• Strong understanding of material management principles
• Strongknowledgea PDM system (like Windchill) with specific knowledge of life cycle management
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Team player
• Willingness to change
• Creative Thinker
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility

Additional Requirements:

Works oncomplex globalproblems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation ofvarious factors. Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies by selecting methods techniques and evaluationcriterionfor obtaining results. Work leadership may be provided by assigning work resolvingproblemsand training.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in IndustrialElectrical orMechanical Engineering or Business Administration preferred or related discipline or equivalent experience CMII Professional Certification and a minimum of 8 years related work experience.

Bose Professional is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.