Engineering Administrator

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Engineering Administrator Job Description The Engineering Administrator is responsible for the administration, accuracy, and continuous improvement of the organization's overall systems, data, and reporting. This role ensures that information is captured, maintained, and analyzed accurately to support engineering decisions, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. The position serves as the primary system and data subject matter expert for product tracking tools, interfaces with ERP/PLM systems, and acts as a critical liaison between Engineering, Warranty, Quality, Finance, and Customer Support teams. Responsibilities Administer and maintain department tracking systems, databases, and related tools. Ensure accurate creation, configuration, and lifecycle management of warranty cases, repair records, and return material authorizations (RMAs). Manage user access, permissions, and system configuration in accordance with internal controls. Administer and maintain CDLS spares inventories for APC and VCS, including repairable and non-repairable items. Track initial lay-in of spares, replenishment quantities, and failure-driven consumption trends. Ensure spares holdings align with repair vs. replace logic and program-specific CDLS rules. Track, manage, and maintain accountability of all Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Ensure proper documentation, handling, and compliance with contractual requirements. Coordinate with internal teams for allocation, returns, and audits of GFE assets. Develop and deliver recurring and ad-hoc reports, including warranty trends, failure modes, turnaround time (TAT), and cost of warranty and repair. Support management and engineering decision-making through data analysis and visualization. Partner with Engineering to provide accurate data for failure analysis and RCCA activities, supporting corrective action and improvement initiatives. Support Quality Assurance by ensuring documentation and traceability required for audits and compliance. Collaborate with Finance to track warranty costs, support accruals, and cost analysis. Ensure warranty data aligns with configuration management and product lifecycle records. Essential Skills Experience with ERP and PLM systems. Proficiency in engineering documentation and configuration management. Knowledge of Return Materials Authorization (RMA) processes. Strong skills in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel (advanced functions) and Power BI. Understanding of warranty workflows and repair lifecycle processes. Ability to interpret technical and operational data and present findings clearly. Additional Skills & Qualifications 2-4 years of experience in warranty or repair operations, systems administration, business systems support, or operations/quality/engineering support environments. Experience with warranty management systems and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Access, or similar). Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a regulated or high-reliability environment is preferred. Work Environment The role is based in an engineering/lab environment in Columbia, MD. The team consists of approximately 5-6 members, supporting the entire operation. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with most resources starting at 7:30 am. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.66 - $38.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,MD.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.