Engineering Data Specialist

At PlayPower, we are not just a company; we’re a passionate family of brands dedicated to creating moments of joy and inspiration through play.  As a global leader in crafting premier recreational equipment, our mission is to ignite imaginations and fuel creativity in people of all ages.  By joining our team of over 1600 employees across the world, you are joining a community that believes in the Power of Play!  If you're ready to make a lasting impact and bring laughter and fun to the lives of children and adults, explore our exciting opportunities to help us to create a world where play knows no limits.  

Company Values:

•    Honesty and Integrity

•    Respect and Caring for Others

•    Openness and Collaboration

•    Individual and Team Accountability

•    Passion and Purpose

Position Overview

Supports overall business goals by preparing and entering new and custom data and updating existing product data in the enterprise resource planning and electronic document systems. Supports Product Development and Custom Fulfilment by assisting with reports and other key data information needed for project completion. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

•    Create and maintain the new product, custom, ECN, and ERP/MRP process.

•    Controls input of master records and bills of material information into ERP system (Visual and Syteline).

•    Creates and enters new product and custom product structures by entering into ERP system based on drawings and information provided by product development and custom fulfilment.

•    Modifies existing product structures from drawings and information provided by product development and manufacturing engineering.

•    Coordinates implementation of product changes and releases

•    Interfaces with product development for product knowledge and priorities.

•    Interfaces with manufacturing engineering for parts routing.

•    Interfaces with materials/purchasing to assure database integrity.

•    Interfaces with accounting for cost information.

•    Adding new part numbers and new revisions into the e-doc database (as defined by work instructions) (Lewisburg)

•    Interface with order entry regarding color configurator. (Lewisburg)

•    Moving part files to appropriate folder on server when adding new custom items, when processing engineering projects and when implementing engineering projects.

•    Monitor projects by creating project scheduling spreadsheet, posting new projects in spreadsheet; tracking progress in spreadsheet; running weekly schedule reviews; coordinating effectivity dates with other departments, and sending out notifications when projects are completed and implemented. (Lewisburg)

•    Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

•    Maintains compliance to environmental standard by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

•    Other duties as assigned. the above description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all duties.

Qualifications, Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

•    Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Bills of Materials (BOM) in an ERP environment.

•    Proficient in reading and typing with a high level of accuracy.

•    Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

•    Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

•    Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

•    Strong verbal and written communication skills, including professional email communication.

•    Computer literate with proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, and database systems (ERP experience preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Associate degree or equivalent experience, preferred

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment setting or may be exposed to noise if working in or around a production area.  Schedule is Monday through Friday, normal business hours.  Constantly required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear.  Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  

Position Location:

Position is onsite Monday through Friday (8AM-5PM) and not remote eligible. 

Compensation:

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications, aligning with industry standards.  The salary range for Lewisburg, PA, is also based upon geographical market standards for the industry and position in those areas.

PlayPower and its subsidiaries, PLAYPOWER, offers a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, health insurance, and 401(K) for full-time positions. 

Qualified candidates only.  Please apply through our website and click on careers or on Indeed.  Although we appreciate all interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Reference checks and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted.  

Disclaimer:

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting but could be higher based on education, experience, and the location of the position.  Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening.  We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.  Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position.  Please refer to the job description for accurate starting pay range information or feel free to discuss this with an HR professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.  

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.  PLAYPOWER reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity. 

EEOC Statement:

PlayPower and all subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization.  The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, and military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.