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Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.\nAs part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries, tackle exciting challenges, and develop cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future, driving innovations that help lower global carbon footprints. Together, we’re creating a legacy that goes beyond business-one that’s changing the world for the better.\nAs the Master Data Team Leader, you will govern and improve Armstrong’s Engineering Item Master and BOM structures, ensuring accurate, consistent data across PLM, ERP, CAD, procurement, manufacturing, and quality systems.\nAs the BOM and item master subject matter expert, the role leads data standards, engineering change control, product governance, and process improvement to support product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and project delivery.\nThe role drives data quality, supports PLM and ERP development, establishes best practices, and works across functions to maintain a single source of truth for product data.\nKey Accountabilities:\nBOM Governance & Management\nOwn and govern engineering BOM structures throughout the product lifecycle.\nEstablish and maintain BOM standards, templates, procedures, and best practices.\nEnsure BOMs are accurate, complete, structured correctly, and released in accordance with company procedures.\nManage version control, revision status, and configuration management processes.\nLead BOM reviews and audits to identify and eliminate inconsistencies or errors.\nItem Master Data Ownership\nOwn and govern engineering BOM structures throughout the product lifecycle.\nEstablish and maintain BOM standards, templates, procedures, and best practices.\nEnsure BOMs are accurate, complete, structured correctly, and released in accordance with company procedures.\nManage version control, revision status, and configuration management processes.\nLead BOM reviews and audits to identify and eliminate inconsistencies or errors.\nEngineering Change Control\nSupport and coordinate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).\nEnsure changes are accurately reflected within all affected BOMs and item master records.\nDrive timely implementation of engineering changes to support production, procurement, and project delivery requirements.\nSupport impact assessments relating to engineering changes, obsolescence, and supplier changes.\nData Quality & Compliance\nDevelop and implement data quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting.\nConduct routine audits of BOMs, part records, and product structures.\nIdentify recurring data quality issues and implement corrective and preventive measures.\nEnsure compliance with company quality management systems and engineering procedures.\nCross-Functional Coordination\nServe as the primary point of contact for BOM and item master data queries.\nWork closely with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams.\nFacilitate cross-functional reviews of product structures and master data requirements.\nCoordinate assignment and control of engineering part numbers and product configurations.\nPLM, ERP & Digital Systems Support\nAct as a key user and subject matter expert for 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