Principle Configuration Management Specialist

XP Power is a global leader in providing essential power solutions to the Industrial Technology, Healthcare and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sectors. We design and manufacture power controllers, the essential hardware component in every piece of electrical equipment that converts power from the electricity grid into the right form for equipment to function. Listed on the London Stock Exchange we are a fast-growing business, serving our global blue-chip customer base from 29 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are extremely proud and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity. Joining our team means you’ll work in a high performing global organisation where employees collaborate and strive to make XP Power the first-choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

Position Summary

We are looking for an efficient, flexible BOM and Data Management specialist who will be responsible for creating and updating Bills of Material (BOMs), and engineering documents, as well as creating and maintaining process documentation according to the company’s Document Management Systems and Product Life cycle processes.

This individual will ideally have experience in process improvement management and audits

Responsibilities

• BOM data, Drawings, Process and Procedure entry and management
• Perform BOM comparisons as required
• Contribute to developing the capabilities of the Global Configuration Management Teams
• Assist in ensuring SAP S4 Hana and Configuration Management strategy are strategically aligned
• Assist / Drive transition activities within the Config Management Team from current systems to SAP S4 Hana
• Manage a Process Improvement program focused on Configuration Management
• Perform periodic audits of the Configuration Management Group
• Duties as deemed necessary by the BOM and Data Configuration Management Manager.

• College Degree preferred
• Qualified Lead Auditor (but not essential)

Skills

• Firm grasp of Configuration Management and how it is employed within an Engineering and factory environment
• Knowledge of BOM structures and change management/version control
• Familiar with ERP tools and their usage in an Engineering and Production environment
• Ability to review ECR’s (Engineering Change Request) with the view of ensuring key information captured
• Familiar with Process Improvement strategies
• Above average skills with Excel for data comparison and analysis
• Microsoft office (Word, Power point)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Basic understanding of engineering and factory process
• Excellent communication and the ability to work in a team environment
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Good decision-making skills; including strong verbal and written communication

Experience

3-5 years experience in an equivalent/related position 

Location

• Based in Philippines with potential travel to R&D and Factory sites (approx. 1x  per year).
• Home based initially until facility established in Metro Manilla (expected Ortigas, Metro Manila area)