Automotive Technician

Description: Help Build the Foundation of a Growing Marine Manufacturing Operation Boater's World Manufacturing Group is seeking a detail-oriented and organized BOM Technician (Bill of Materials Technician) to join our growing boat manufacturing operation in Chocowinity, North Carolina. This position plays an important role in ensuring the accuracy of the parts, materials, and manufacturing information needed to build our boats. The BOM Technician will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating Bills of Materials (BOMs), managing product information within our ERP system, and working closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Inventory teams. As our manufacturing operation continues to grow, this position will also help establish standardized processes, improve inventory accuracy, and support the flow of information between departments. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with detailed information, solving problems, maintaining accurate records, and understanding how materials and components come together in a manufacturing environment. What You'll Do Bill of Materials Management Create, maintain, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufactured products. Review and verify part numbers, material quantities, component descriptions, and product specifications. Ensure BOM information accurately reflects current manufacturing requirements. Process BOM revisions and updates resulting from engineering or production changes. Review engineering change notices and coordinate necessary updates to manufacturing records. Identify and correct missing, duplicate, outdated, or inaccurate BOM information. Work with Engineering and Production to verify materials and components used in the manufacturing process. Maintain accurate BOM documentation and revision histories. Help ensure BOMs are properly structured to support purchasing, inventory, and production planning. ERP & Manufacturing Data Management Create, maintain, and update item master records within the company's ERP system. Ensure part numbers, descriptions, quantities, units of measure, and other product information are accurate. Maintain manufacturing and inventory-related data to support production operations. Research and correct discrepancies between BOMs, ERP records, and actual manufacturing requirements. Support the accuracy of material requirements used for purchasing and production planning. Generate and maintain reports related to BOMs, inventory, and production data. Assist with improving ERP data accuracy and consistency. Help establish standardized procedures for maintaining manufacturing information. Inventory Control & Material Coordination Work closely with Inventory, Purchasing, and Production to identify and resolve material discrepancies. Investigate BOM-related inventory issues, incorrect quantities, and material shortages. Assist with inventory transactions, reconciliations, and data corrections as needed. Help verify that required materials are accurately reflected in manufacturing records. Support inventory accuracy by researching discrepancies involving part numbers, quantities, and material usage. Communicate material concerns that could affect production schedules. Assist with inventory-related projects and process improvements. Provide cross-functional inventory support as the manufacturing operation continues to develop. Production, Engineering & Purchasing Support Collaborate with Engineering to ensure product changes are accurately reflected in BOMs and ERP records. Work with Production to confirm material requirements and investigate discrepancies. Coordinate with Purchasing to help ensure accurate part and material information is available for ordering. Assist with researching incorrect or missing components that could affect manufacturing. Support production planning by maintaining reliable product and material information. Communicate BOM updates, revisions, and material changes to appropriate departments. Help improve communication and information accuracy between Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Inventory. Customer Service & Cross-Functional Support Assist with researching product information, part numbers, and order-related questions as needed. Provide accurate product and material information to internal departments. Support customer service and administrative functions during the manufacturing startup and growth phases. Assist with special projects involving inventory records, product data, and manufacturing documentation. Help develop processes that improve accuracy, communication, and operational efficiency. Perform additional related duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, inventory control, production planning, Bills of Materials, or a related manufacturing support function. Experience working with ERP systems or manufacturing inventory management software. Working knowledge of Bills of Materials, part numbers, inventory records, and manufacturing documentation. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Ability to review, organize, and maintain detailed manufacturing information. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to research discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Inventory, and other departments. Ability to work full-time on-site in Chocowinity, North Carolina. Requirements: Previous experience creating, maintaining, or updating Bills of Materials. Experience with Epicor or a comparable manufacturing ERP system. Experience maintaining item master records, product data, and engineering revisions. Experience supporting inventory control, material requirements, or production planning. Familiarity with engineering change notices and manufacturing documentation. Experience researching inventory discrepancies and reconciling manufacturing data. Previous experience in boat, marine, fiberglass/composites, automotive, RV, powersports, or other manufacturing environments. Experience supporting a manufacturing startup, expansion, or implementation of new processes. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who understands that accurate manufacturing data is essential to keeping production moving . The right candidate should be comfortable reviewing detailed Bills of Materials, identifying incorrect part numbers or quantities, researching discrepancies in an ERP system, and working with multiple departments to ensure manufacturing information is accurate. This position requires someone who is: Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy. Comfortable working with spreadsheets, ERP systems, and manufacturing records. Organized and capable of managing multiple updates and requests. Analytical and willing to investigate discrepancies rather than simply passing them along. Comfortable communicating with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Inventory teams. Able to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration across departments. Interested in improving processes and helping establish reliable systems as the manufacturing operation grows. Work Environment & Physical Requirements This position involves a combination of office-based work and regular interaction with manufacturing and inventory operations. Work is performed in office, production, and warehouse environments. Ability to work at a computer for extended periods. Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday. Ability to access production and warehouse areas as needed. Occasional exposure to manufacturing noise, dust, materials, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds. Must wear required PPE and follow facility safety procedures when entering designated manufacturing areas. Why Join Boater's World Manufacturing Group? Boater's World Manufacturing Group is building and growing a marine manufacturing operation in Eastern North Carolina. As a BOM Technician, you'll have the opportunity to help establish the systems, processes, and manufacturing data that support our production operation. This is an opportunity to work across multiple departments, gain exposure to manufacturing operations, and make a meaningful contribution to inventory accuracy, production efficiency, and long-term operational growth. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life insurance. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off. Paid holidays. Employee discounts. Training and development opportunities. Career growth and advancement opportunities within a growing organization. Join Our Team If you have experience with manufacturing data, Bills of Materials, inventory control, or production planning and enjoy working with detailed information, solving problems, and improving processes, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to join Boater's World Manufacturing Group as our next BOM Technician in Chocowinity, North Carolina. Equal Employment Opportunity Boater's World Manufacturing Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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