The posting
Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.
Reporting to the Product Engineering Manager, you as a Master Data professional will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and governance of product and process master data in JD Edwards (JDE). You will play a key role in maintaining accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing routings, standard costs, and engineering change records to support manufacturing operations, product launches, and continuous improvement.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure that product and process data accurately reflects approved manufacturing requirements, while driving data quality, configuration control, and operational excellence.
About the Job:
- Manage product and process master data in JD Edwards, including item master records, BOMs, manufacturing routings, work centers, resources, scrap factors, and standard cost inputs.
- Coordinate and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs), ensuring technical accuracy, proper documentation, and effective change control.
- Validate BOMs, routings, operation sequences, standard times, and material consumption against actual manufacturing processes.
- Ensure master data readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, process changes, and end-of-life activities.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for master data discrepancies affecting production, inventory, material planning, costing, and product launches.
- Develop and maintain data governance standards, procedures, work instructions, templates, and validation rules.
- Support product costing, annual cost roll-ups, quotations, cost-saving initiatives, and controlled mass data updates.
- Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor data accuracy, ECO cycle time, launch readiness, and recurring issues.
- Provide functional support for JD Edwards and coordinate system enhancements with IT and cross-functional teams.
- Train and support key users on JDE processes, BOM and routing standards, engineering changes, and data quality requirements.
About You:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in manufacturing master data, engineering, product industrialization, or related functions.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with JD Edwards (JDE).
- Practical knowledge of item master data, BOMs, manufacturing routings, standard costs, scrap factors, ECO/ECN, NPI, and engineering change control.
- Advanced Excel skills required; Power Query and Power BI experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of APICS/ASCM principles, manufacturing planning and control, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Core Tools is desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and drive corrective actions.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to document processes, train users, and influence stakeholders.
- Continuous improvement mindset, strong organizational skills, and a results-oriented approach.
- Manufacturing process knowledge and experience working on the production floor are desirable.
Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values — Customer Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Results-Driven — support our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers' products and systems. We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference — everywhere, every day.
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At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.
