Engineering Configuration Specialist
KEB America
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- Location
- Shakopee, MN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 28
- 9 days ago
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About the company
KEB America
Electrical/electronic manufacturing · 51 to 200 employees
What you'll do
- Manage, maintain, and improve engineering documents and data within the KEB ERP system
- Create, maintain, and audit Bills of Materials (BOMs) and material records
- Ensure accurate tracking and updates of material status throughout the lifecycle
- Define, analyze, and implement engineering changes using formal change management practices
- Design, maintain, and continuously improve core engineering processes
- Develop, update, and maintain the Engineering Handbook as a living resource
- Organize and manage technical information, including engineering tasks and notification lists
- Partner closely with engineering team members to support accuracy, clarity, and efficiency
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years configuration management experience
- Intermediate to advanced level of computer skills
- Basic math skills (standard and metric)
- Basic SAP (or similar ERP) knowledge
- Knowledge of the ANSI/EIA-649-B CM standard
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
- Ability to proficiently read and write in English
Key skills
Configuration managementSAPERP system knowledgeANSI/EIA-649-BBasic math skillsComputer proficiencyWritten and verbal communicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailEnglish
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Engineering Configuration Specialist
Full-Time | Onsite with some Hybrid opportunity
Why This Role Matters
As an Engineering Configuration Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our engineering data, materials, and processes are accurate, reliable, and scalable. Your work directly supports engineering efficiency, change management, and product integrity—making you a trusted partner to engineers and a key contributor to continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structure, precision, and problem-solving, and who takes pride in building systems that work better over time.
What You’ll Do
You’ll own and improve how engineering information is managed across systems, documentation, and processes.
Key contributions include:
Manage, maintain, and improve engineering documents and data within the KEB ERP system
Create, maintain, and audit Bills of Materials (BOMs) and material records
Ensure accurate tracking and updates of material status throughout the lifecycle
Define, analyze, and implement engineering changes using formal change management practices
Design, maintain, and continuously improve core engineering processes
Develop, update, and maintain the Engineering Handbook as a living resource
Organize and manage technical information, including engineering tasks and notification lists
Partner closely with engineering team members to support accuracy, clarity, and efficiency
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
Support additional engineering-related initiatives as business needs evolve
This role has room to shape processes—not just follow them
Who You’ll Work With
Reports directly to the
Engineering Manager
Collaborates daily with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders
What Helps You Succeed in This Role
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of configuration management experience
Technical & Professional Skills
Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency
Basic math skills (standard and metric)
Basic SAP or similar ERP system knowledge
Working knowledge of ANSI/EIA-649-B Configuration Management standards (we can train if you do not have this background)
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
How You Work
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Able to perform accurate work at a consistent pace
Self-motivated and comfortable identifying improvement opportunities
Able to manage multiple priorities effectively
Works well independently and as part of a team
Follows work instructions and safety procedures consistently
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Office-based role
Majority of time spent seated
Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals
Why Join Us?
You’ll have
visible impact
on engineering accuracy and efficiency
Opportunity to
design and improve processes
, not just maintain them
Stable, full-time role with long-term value to the organization
Collaborative engineering environment that values precision and continuous improvement
Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Education / Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
2 years configuration management experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Intermediate to advanced level of computer skills
Basic math skills (standard and metric)
Ability to follow work instructions accurately
Ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
Ability to work well independently as well as with others
Have attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Ability to proficiently read and write in English
Ability to follow all safety rules
Basic SAP (or similar ERP) knowledge
Knowledge of the ANSI/EIA-649-B CM standard
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Majority of time is spent sitting in office environment
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee may be exposed to while performing job duties and responsibilities.
Office environment