About Sherman + Reilly
Established in 1927, Sherman + Reilly is North America's leading manufacturer of transmission and distribution line-stringing equipment for the electric utility industry. From our Chattanooga headquarters, we design and build pullers, bullwheel tensioners, puller-tensioners, pilot line winders, underground pullers, reel trailers, reel stands, and stringing blocks, engineered for safety and built to last. Driven by a nearly century-long commitment to lineman safety and continuous innovation, we partner with the electric power industry to help meet the energy needs of the future. As part of Quanta Services, a leading infrastructure solutions provider for the electric power industry, we pair a nearly century-old brand with the scale and career opportunity of a large parent organization.
Position Summary
The Product Data Engineer (PDE) is responsible for the integrity, governance, and lifecycle management of all product-related data within the organization and report to the Program Manager. This role owns the structure and accuracy of the Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM), part master data, technical drawings, and engineering change processes. Serving as the business data owner of SolidWorks PDM Professional (DocVault), the PDE is the authoritative source for product information across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and SAP — ensuring that the right data is available, accurate, and accessible at every stage of product development and production. System administration of SolidWorks PDM Professional remains with the CAD/PDM Systems Administrator in IT.
Key Responsibilities
Product Data Governance
? Own and maintain the Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM) for all active and new products
? Establish and enforce part numbering standards, naming conventions, and data entry guidelines
? Manage the accuracy of the SAP material master as it pertains to engineering data, ensuring alignment between engineering data and operational records
? Govern the release and revision status of all technical drawings, specifications, and product documents within SolidWorks PDM Professional
? Define and be responsible for the maintenance of data quality standards across SolidWorks PDM Professional (DocVault) and SAP
Engineering Change Management
? Serve as the process owner for the Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes
? Coordinate cross-functional review and approval of engineering changes with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality
? Ensure controlled, documented transition of design changes into production BOMs and SAP procurement records
? Maintain accuracy of revision history and audit trails for all product changes within SolidWorks PDM Professional
SolidWorks PDM Professional Administration
? Serve as the administrator of data for SolidWorks PDM Professional (DocVault), including defining requirements for folder structure and data migration
? Coordinate with the CAD/PDM Systems Administrator on requirements, design input, and user acceptance testing for document workflows, revision states, and approval routing within the PDM Vault
? Own the data requirements for, and validate the accuracy of, the integration between SolidWorks PDM Professional and SAP (BOM and material master synchronization)
? Coordinate with the CAD/PDM Systems Administrator on system upgrades (including acceptance testing of upgrades), backups, and performance of the PDM environment
? Assist IT and the CAD/PDM Systems Administrator with requirements, user acceptance testing, and rollout of planned BOM comparison and synchronization tooling between SolidWorks PDM and SAP, including defining part name and content consistency rules and training users
? Train and support engineering staff on SolidWorks PDM Professional data standards and data processes
? Establish and document DocVault data governance procedures; train users on proper modeling, drawing, and eBOM maintenance protocols
? The CAD/PDM Systems Administrator retains final authority over PDM system configuration, permissions, workflows, upgrades, backups, and integrations.
SAP Material Master & BOM Management
? Serve as the functional subject matter expert for product data within SAP (Business ByDesign today, S/4HANA Public Cloud planned)
? Manage SAP material master data and BOM structures, as it pertains to engineering data, ensuring data integrity and consistency across plant codes
? Partner with IT and SAP support teams to define data standards, migration requirements, and system improvements
? Establish and document SAP data governance procedures; train users on proper material master and BOM maintenance protocols
Cross-Functional Collaboration
? Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering and Operations/Supply Chain on product data matters
? Support New Product Development (NPD) by establishing BOM structure and SAP/PDM data readiness milestones
? Participate in SAP continuous improvement initiatives as the subject matter expert for product and material data
Reporting & Compliance
? Generate reports on data quality, change order cycle times, and BOM accuracy metrics
? Support audits and quality system requirements (e.g., ISO 9001) as they relate to document and data control
? Maintain compliance with internal configuration management policies and applicable regulatory requirements
? Operate within defined access and segregation-of-duties controls; request any elevated system access only through IT's standard approval process
Qualifications
Education
? Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline required
? Associate's degree with significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a four-year degree
Experience
? 3–7 years of experience in product data management, configuration management, or a related engineering role within a manufacturing environment
? Direct, hands-on experience with SolidWorks PDM Professional (DocVault) required — including advanced user experience and familiarity with vault administration and workflow concepts
? Demonstrated experience managing Bills of Materials and engineering change processes
? Direct experience working within SAP (Business ByDesign and/or S/4HANA) required; experience with SAP material master and BOM management strongly preferred
? Experience supporting or participating in an SAP implementation or upgrade is a significant plus; S/4HANA Public Cloud experience is especially valued
? Experience using and managing data in SolidWorks Electrical is a significant plus
? Experience using company-approved AI assistants to aid in daily tasks, consistent with company data-handling policy is a significant plus
Technical Skills
? Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications
? Strong understanding of BOM structures (single-level, multi-level, eBOM vs. mBOM) and SAP BOM management
? Working knowledge of SolidWorks (CAD) sufficient to navigate assemblies, drawings, and file relationships within the PDM vault
? Working knowledge of SAP material master concepts: material types, MRP views, unit of measure, procurement types, and understanding of cost rollups (costing is Finance-owned)
? Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for data analysis, mass upload preparation (loads performed through approved, logged templates), and reporting
Competencies
? Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
? Strong organizational and process-orientation; comfortable building and enforcing standards
? Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
? Collaborative by nature with the ability to influence without direct authority
? Continuous improvement mindset; proactively identifies gaps and drives resolution
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
? Experience in industrial equipment, capital goods, or specialty manufacturing
? Familiarity with ISO 9001 document control requirements
? Exposure to ISA-95 manufacturing hierarchy and integration concepts (MES/SAP/PDM layers)
? Understanding of rental or configured-to-order product models as they affect SAP BOM and material master structure
? SolidWorks PDM Professional certification a plus
? SAP certification (ByDesign or S/4HANA) a plus
? APICS CPIM or similar supply chain certification a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily office-based within the engineering environment, with regular interaction with the manufacturing floor and IT to support data accuracy and change management activities. Occasional travel to supplier or customer sites may be required. The role requires the ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
Total Rewards
Sherman + Reilly offers a competitive total rewards package backed by the scale of Quanta Services, designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:
• Competitive base salary with annual performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Support for professional development and CPA/CMA continuing education.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Sherman + Reilly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.