Purpose
- Understand the TVS-developed Product Data Management (PDM) system, its interaction with other TVS SCS core systems, application functionality and working processes:
- Add new parts & BoMs to the single-source data repository - using the Product Data Management (Msys.PDM) application,
- Manage asset information, the related BoM-build data and the lifecycle management of that data.
- Analyse bill of materials and create ‘serviceable’ aftermarket parts data,
- Liaise with the Technical Publications team to create supplementary sBOM illustrations,
- Analyse engineering-released technical drawings and CAD data,
- Manage supersession information (using TVS supersession 'types' and 'grades'), related/associated parts and cross-references (under the client’s instructions).
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyse client’s technical data for both new assets/products and changes at the component level - for inclusion in parts catalogues and/or stocking in the Distribution Centre (DC),
- Assist the Dennis Eagle Parts Team to resolve technical enquiries - arising from historical parts information, vehicle build information and design change requests,
- Investigate supersession parts which may require research into the original designs (compared to new designs),
- Assist other TVS departments in resolving manufacturing, stocking and quality queries,
- Liaise with client representatives to resolve queries relating to product data,
- Assist third parties using the PDM system (when required),
- Check the validity of parts ‘assigned’ from third-party PDM users before promoting them to ‘released’ status,
- Look for process improvement and/or efficiencies in data handling.
KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to read, and interpret:
- Engineering drawings,
- Electrical drawings,
- Asset/product configurations & specifications,
- Engineering-released documents (PCNs),
- Production/manufacturing indented bills of material (eBoM).
- Possess a good understanding of engineering principles and processes,
- Ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines and targets,
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to form effective working relationships with both internal and external partners,
- Aptitude for information/data gathering.
EXPERIENCE
- Engineering qualifications or time-served engineering experience,
- Previous experience interpreting bills of material,
- Previous experience in handling technical data and management of that data,
- Previous experience working with PLM systems,
- Building relationships with Suppliers and/or Purchasing teams,
- Understanding Health & Safety (H&S) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Achievement and drive,
- Building relationship,
- Interpersonal/influencing,
- Decision making and judgement,
- Customer focused,
- Teamwork,
- Flexible approach to cross-functional working.
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chorley PR6 7AJ
