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A-dec Inc. · 2 months ago

Configuration Analyst

Newberg, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

A-dec Inc. is a company dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for the dental industry while fostering a superior employment experience for its team members. The Configuration Analyst is responsible for overseeing configuration systems and processes, updating them as necessary, and programming the configurator for new and revised products, while also collaborating with various departments during product launches.

HardwareHealth CareManufacturing

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Cultivates ongoing communication within the department and with customers to encourage continuous improvement. Plans, schedules & leads Configurator projects and works as a consultant to Engineering, Product Management, and other departments during product launches. Works on special corporate projects, and gives direction to Sr. Systems Specialists and Systems Specialist as necessary

Tests the quality and functionality of the Configuration systems and processes and determines the best way to modify the systems to meet users’ needs. Acts as the key point person having expert knowledge of the system details, and is able to refer team members to the appropriate system documentation

Assures all ordering tools are synchronized and consistent, and updates the Configuration systems as required

Fully understands and maintains the work instructions and training materials, and compiles internal documentation to track training. Stays current on Configuration technology through continuing education, constantly seeking opportunities to use these tools to improve the Configuration department

Independently builds and maintains the product structure, and programs the configuration rules when a Product Change Authorization (PCA) is received, which includes, but is not limited to user interface, product features, options, rules, constraints, generic Bill of Materials (BOMs), generic routings, generic item data, generic pricing, and order acknowledgement data. Also reviews (& writes when necessary) PCAs based on product knowledge to ensure all of the information needed to configure a product is available

Writes Configurator Change Requests (CCRs) to outline work required for each change made, sets up and maintains the product features, options, descriptions, generic pricing, generic bills of materials, generic routing and generic items necessary for the product Configurator, and maintains the configuration system data to accommodate customer service through verification of titles, identifiers, prices, and product descriptions shown on order acknowledgements

Sets up and maintains user interface for all A-dec models in the customer order entry portal as required in order to ensure correct product configuration

Sets up and maintains the translator that converts features and options into a file format appropriate to create visual models for use in customer visual packets and for Engineering models used for wood part planning and production

Qualification

Configuration systemsProgramming ConfiguratorProduct Change AuthorizationUser interface designBill of Materials (BOM)Continuous improvementCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Oversees the Configuration systems and processes, updates them as necessary, and recommends improvements

Programs the Configurator for new and revised products

Cultivates ongoing communication within the department and with customers to encourage continuous improvement

Plans, schedules & leads Configurator projects

Works as a consultant to Engineering, Product Management, and other departments during product launches

Tests the quality and functionality of the Configuration systems and processes

Determines the best way to modify the systems to meet users' needs

Acts as the key point person having expert knowledge of the system details

Assures all ordering tools are synchronized and consistent

Updates the Configuration systems as required

Fully understands and maintains the work instructions and training materials

Compiles internal documentation to track training

Stays current on Configuration technology through continuing education

Independently builds and maintains the product structure

Programs the configuration rules when a Product Change Authorization (PCA) is received

Reviews (& writes when necessary) PCAs based on product knowledge

Writes Configurator Change Requests (CCRs) to outline work required for each change made

Sets up and maintains the product features, options, descriptions, generic pricing, generic bills of materials, generic routing and generic items necessary for the product Configurator

Maintains the configuration system data to accommodate customer service

Sets up and maintains user interface for all A-dec models in the customer order entry portal

Sets up and maintains the translator that converts features and options into a file format appropriate to create visual models

Benefits

A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.

A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.