Data Engineer
Robert Half Management Resources
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Robert Half Management Resources is hiring a Data Engineer. The role seeks a detail‑focused Engineer/Analyst to support technical data quality and material information management for raw materials and packaging components in northern Kentucky, collaborating with research, quality, procurement, operations, and master data partners to improve consistency and reliability of material records.
Key focus areas include Manage collection, review, and entry of technical specifications for raw materials and packaging components, Verify material records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company standards and compliance expectations, and Apply consistent naming structures, formatting rules, and data standards to improve usability across systems.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Engineering, Packaging, Food Science, Or Another Technical Discipline, Or Equivalent Practical Experience, 5 Years Experience In Consumer Packaged Goods, and Comfortable Working In A Lab/Plant Manufacturing Setting. Important skills include Advanced Excel, Organize Large Datasets, Lookups, Pivot Tables, Data Quality, and Manage Detailed Information With High Accuracy.
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Description
We are looking for a detail-focused Engineer/Analyst to join a Long-term Contract assignment supporting technical data quality and material information management in northern Kentucky. In this role, you will help maintain accurate, standardized data for raw materials and packaging components so teams can move product development, supplier onboarding, and manufacturing activities forward efficiently. This position works closely with research, quality, procurement, operations, and master data partners to strengthen consistency across systems and improve the reliability of material records. This role will be onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remote. Must be comfortable working in a lab/plant manufacturing setting. YOU MUST LIVE IN KY or OH to be considered. No option for remote work.
Responsibilities:
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Manage the collection, review, and entry of technical specifications for raw materials and packaging components within designated data and specification platforms.
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Verify that material records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company standards, compliance expectations, and approved documentation.
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Apply consistent naming structures, formatting rules, and data standards to improve usability across regional and enterprise systems.
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Investigate missing, conflicting, or outdated information in material specifications and resolve issues through coordination with cross-functional stakeholders.
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Maintain material master records and ensure proper connections between specification data, system entries, and related documentation.
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Build, revise, and validate bills of materials to support production readiness, product updates, supplier changes, and ongoing improvement efforts.
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Partner with master data, procurement, operations, and technical teams to enhance data governance practices and streamline data management processes.
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Monitor assigned project activities and data deliverables to help keep timelines on track and support broader documentation standardization efforts.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, packaging, food science, or another technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
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At least 5 years of experience in consumer packaged goods, with background in packaging, raw materials, technical data, or related data management work.
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Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to organize large datasets, use lookups and pivot tables, and perform data validation.
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Demonstrated ability to manage detailed information with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience collaborating across multiple business functions to support shared data and process objectives.
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Strong Excel skills and large data set analysis experience required.
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Familiarity with bills of materials, master data management, packaging materials, labeling, and process improvement initiatives.
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