Bill of Material Coordinator

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Bill of Material (BOM) Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accuracy and consistency of engineering data across Greenbrier’s systems. This position manages the release and communication of changes to the Bill of Material (BOM) and Item Master through the Engineering PDM system (Blue Star) and the companywide ERP system (DAX). The role also includes coordinating with suppliers to provide and distribute production-ready drawings in support of manufacturing operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the following essential duties. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Track, process, and distribute specialty drawing approvals for assigned projects.
• Coordinate the release of parts and BOMs from Blue Star to DAX.
• Update and maintain Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in DAX, ensuring timely distribution of changes.
• Generate and maintain reports related to supplier drawings and sample cars.
• Prepare, print, and distribute manufacturing drawings to production teams.
• Identify and resolve issues related to BOM accuracy and system integration.
• Communicate with engineering, supply chain, and suppliers to ensure data accuracy.
• Manage priorities and meet deadlines by effectively estimating and scheduling work tasks.

Qualifications

The following generally describes the requirements to perform the assigned duties successfully.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related industry experience.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PDM systems (Blue Star) and ERP systems (DAX).
• Previous experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain environment.
• Experience working with suppliers on technical drawings or related documentation.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

• This position is based in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
• Office-based role with regular interaction across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
• Requires daily use of computers and standard office equipment.

Physical Activities and Requirements 

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity does not apply to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Frequently
• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend: Not Applicable
• Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Climb: Not Applicable
• Reach Forward: Occasionally
• Reach Upward: Not Applicable
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
 
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