Automotive Product BOM Analyst

Walkinshaw Group is a leader in performance engineering, advanced manufacturing, and product development across automotive, motorsport, and emerging mobility sectors. With a proud history of innovation and quality, we deliver world‐class engineering solutions for global OEMs and performance brands. Our Dandenong South facility is home to state‐of‐the‐art engineering capability, a highly skilled team, and a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.

We are seeking a talented Automotive Product BOM (Bill of Materials) Analyst to join our growing Engineering team. You will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and validating accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) that define vehicle components, assemblies, and configurations throughout the product lifecycle. You will ensure product data is complete, accurate, and aligned across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, and Service.

Working at the intersection of engineering design, product lifecycle management, and manufacturing, the BOM Analyst translates engineering designs and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) into structured product data while maintaining configuration integrity within PLM and ERP systems. The role supports new vehicle programs, engineering changes, and ongoing production by ensuring BOM accuracy, part traceability, production readiness, and effective configuration control.

Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a sound understanding of automotive product structures, engineering change management, and product lifecycle management processes.

What you'll be doing:

• BOM Creation, Maintenance & Validation
• Create, maintain, and validate Engineering and Manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs) for vehicle components, assemblies, and configurations.
• Ensure BOMs accurately reflect engineering drawings, specifications, design intent, part revisions, and configuration rules.
• Maintain part and assembly lifecycle status based on engineering approvals, SMT decisions, and running change activities.
• Perform BOM validation to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.
• Review and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) within agreed timeframes.
• Assess the impact of engineering changes on BOMs, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, service, and cost.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Program teams to ensure accurate and timely implementation of product changes.
• PLM/ERP System Administration
• Create and maintain part master data, product structures, and BOMs within PLM and ERP systems (e.g., Infor LN and Teamcenter).
• Ensure consistency of part numbers, descriptions, revisions, effectivity, and sourcing information across enterprise systems.
• Investigate and resolve BOM and system data discrepancies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, Logistics, and Program Management to maintain accurate product data.
• Provide BOM support for manufacturing, prototype builds, production issues, and model year updates.
• Communicate engineering changes and BOM updates to stakeholders to support successful program delivery.
• Product Configuration & Variant Management
• Maintain vehicle configurations, options, and variant‐specific BOM structures.
• Ensure the BOM correctly reflects optional equipment, regulatory‐required components, and market‐specific content.
• Support complexity management initiatives to reduce part proliferation and simplify ordering.
• Data Integrity & Quality Control
• Perform routine audits to ensure BOM accuracy, completeness, and compliance with engineering standards.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data inconsistencies, duplicate records, and missing information.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through BOM analysis, data quality improvements, and process optimisation.
• Program Launch Support
• Develop and maintain BOM structures throughout the product development lifecycle, from prototype to production.
• Support program reviews, build events, BOM freeze milestones, and pre‐production validation activities.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure BOM readiness for Start of Production (SOP).
• Reporting & Documentation
• Generate reports relating to BOM status, engineering changes, part usage, cost impacts, and configuration data.
• Maintain BOM procedures, work instructions, and data governance documentation.
• Provide accurate product data and reporting to support business and program decision‐making.

What we're looking for:

• Business, Admin, Technical or Engineering qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience working with PLM and ERP systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Infor LN, SAP, or similar).
• Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) management, Engineering Change Management (ECN), product configuration, and automotive manufacturing processes.
• Advanced analytical, problem‐solving, and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

What we offer:

• Work on cutting‐edge automotive and engineering programs.
• Be part of a respected Australian engineering organisation with a rich motorsport and performance heritage.
• Competitive salary and career development pathways.
• A supportive team culture that values innovation and craftsmanship.