Material Engineer

Location: Hyderabad, India

Experience: 1-3 Years

Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Material Engineer with 13 years of experience in Material Cataloguing, Material Master Data Management, Data Cleansing, Data Enrichment, and Data Standardization.

The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of engineering materials, spare parts, material descriptions, material classification, Noun & Modifier methodology, UNSPSC coding, and Bill of Materials (BOM). The candidate will be responsible for analyzing source data and converting material information into accurate, structured, and standardized master data.

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 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 classification.
- Identify Maintainable Spare Parts based on equipment and maintenance requirements.
- Support the identification and preparation 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 team members and project stakeholders to clarify technical information and resolve data discrepancies.
- Follow established Material Cataloguing Standards, Data Quality Guidelines, and Master Data Governance procedures.
- Process large volumes of material records while maintaining high data accuracy and quality.
- Prepare and maintain activity reports related to material cataloguing, data quality, and project progress.

Skills Required:

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

Technical Knowledge

- Basic understanding of Engineering Materials and Spare Parts.
- Knowledge of material descriptions,



technical specifications, attributes, and Units of Measurement.
- Understanding of Material Master and Vendor Master concepts.
- Basic knowledge of UNSPSC Classification and Material Coding.
- Ability to identify duplicate, incomplete, and inconsistent material records.
- 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 fields.

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.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with large volumes of technical data.
- Good problem-solving 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.

📌 Material Engineer (Hyderabad)
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