Junior Material Engineer

Job Description Material Engineer

Position: Material Engineer
Experience: 1-3 Years
Location: Hyderabad, India
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Material Engineer to support Material Cataloguing, Material Master Data Management, and Engineering Data Management activities.

The ideal candidate should have experience or knowledge in Data Cleansing, Data Enrichment, Data Standardization, Material Cataloguing, Material Classification, and Spare Parts Data Management. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing source data and converting existing material catalogs into a structured, standardized, and accurate format.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Structure Material and Service Descriptions using Noun & Modifier methodology, Class Attributes, and appropriate Units of Measurement (UOM).
• Analyze source data received from OEMs, manufacturers, vendors, engineering documents, and existing material catalogs.
• Perform Data Cleansing to identify and correct incomplete, inaccurate, duplicate, or inconsistent material records.
• Perform Data Enrichment by reviewing available technical information and adding relevant material attributes and specifications.
• Perform Data Standardization of material descriptions, technical attributes, units of measurement, and other master data elements.
• Map material attributes and assign appropriate Group Codes and Logic Codes (UNSPSC) for accurate material classification.
• Identify and classify Maintainable Spare Parts based on equipment and maintenance requirements.
• Support the preparation and structuring of Bills of Materials (BOM) for equipment and spare parts.
• Maintain and update Material Master Data and Vendor Master Data within defined SLA timelines.
• Support the coding and conversion of existing catalogs into a structured and standardized format.
• Review existing catalog records and identify duplicate, obsolete, incomplete, or incorrect material records.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of material descriptions and technical attributes.
• Coordinate with senior Material Engineers and project teams to clarify technical information and resolve data discrepancies.
• Follow established Material Cataloguing Standards, Data Quality Guidelines, and Master Data Management procedures.
• Process large volumes of material records while maintaining high levels of data accuracy and quality.
• Maintain proper documentation and tracking of cataloguing activities and data quality improvements.

Skills Required

• Material Cataloguing
• Data Cleansing
• Data Enrichment
• Data Standardization
• Material Master Data
• Master Data Management
• Material Classification
• Noun & Modifier Methodology
• UNSPSC Classification
• Spare Parts Identification
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Vendor Master Data
• Engineering Data Management
• Data Quality Management

Technical Knowledge

• Basic understanding of Engineering Materials, Spare Parts, and Material Master Data.
• Knowledge of material descriptions, technical specifications, attributes, and Units of Measurement.
• Understanding of Material Master and Vendor Master concepts.
• Knowledge of UNSPSC Classification and Material Coding.
• Ability to analyze source data and identify missing, duplicate, or inconsistent information.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including Filters, Sorting, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Data Validation, and basic data cleansing.
• Exposure to SAP MM, SAP MDG, ERP, MMS, or similar systems will be an added advantage.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in Material Cataloguing, Master Data Management, Engineering Data Management, Spare Parts Management, or related areas.

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience in any of the following industries will be an advantage:

• Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical
• Manufacturing
• Power Generation
• Engineering / EPC
• Utilities
• Industrial Asset Management
• Maintenance & Reliability

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with large volumes of technical data.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn Material Cataloguing and Master Data Management standards.
• Ability to meet project timelines and SLA requirements.