Job Titles: Parts Specialist

Location: Pittsburgh PA (Hybrid)

Duration: Direct hire/ Permanent

An individual currently working or previously employed as a technician in the manufacturing sector who is seeking a career change.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Parts Specialist to lead the development, coordination, and execution of comprehensive spare parts programs across our divisions. This role combines technical expertise, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure optimal spare parts management throughout the product lifecycle. From hardware and software compatibility to end-of-life processes, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our operations and customer solutions seamless and efficient.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate Across Divisions: Partner with equipment divisions and OEM vendors to maintain comprehensive spare parts master lists, establish life cycle criteria, and recommend optimized spare parts kits.
• Support Product Lifecycle Management: Work with divisions on product launches, last-time buys, and end-of-life schedules to establish and manage parts requirements.
• Ensure Compatibility: Develop processes and documentation to guarantee seamless hardware and software compatibility for new and legacy products.
• Review and Process ECNs: Handle parts-related engineering change notices (ECNs) to align with evolving product specifications.
• Drive Spare Parts Programs: Assist in creating and maintaining robust spare parts programs, including refurbishment initiatives and remote response locations, to meet customer contract requirements.
• Analyze Field Data: Correlate incident trends with potential parts requirements based on failure modes and equipment aging analysis.
• Prepare Detailed Parts Lists: Create and manage customer-specific and general-purpose parts matrices, ensuring alignment with customer and product specifications.
• Coordinate Packaging Specifications: Partner with engineers and divisions to develop packaging designs and communicate specifications to 3rd-party warehouse personnel.
• Support Sales and Field Teams: Assist with materials for new equipment bids, replacement parts, and field refits, including warranty and quality recall efforts.
• Enhance Division Goals: Collaborate with internal teams to further the Division's objectives and uphold a positive professional image.