Aerospace Transparencies - Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (MES)

PPG•Grand Prairie, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Advanced Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Expert will manage the design, implementation, and optimization of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, Factory Information Systems (FIS), and simulation development within the manufacturing environment. We ask that you have an understanding of manufacturing processes, information systems to enhance operational efficiency, data management, and production capabilities. Reporting directly to the Operational Excellence Leader you will work onsite at our Aerospace Products facility in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience manufacturing systems engineering, with a focus on ERP SYSTEMS (QAD preferred), manufacturing simulation, and/or control systems.
Process manufacturing engineering experience in discrete manufacturing operations highly preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation technologies, and data management systems.
Proficiency in programming languages and software relevant to ERP SYSTEMS.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Nice To Haves

QAD preferred
Process manufacturing engineering experience in discrete manufacturing operations highly preferred

Responsibilities

Be engaged in Safety; participate in site Safety programs and ensure operational discipline and compliance with both company and regulatory safety standards.
Design and implement ERP SYSTEMS and FIS solutions to support real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of manufacturing processes.
Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement through ERP SYSTEMS and FIS. Use Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve plans.
Lead development of site simulation model (Pro Model) with eventual expansion to digital twin.
Develop data collection systems to capture measurements and production metrics. Create dashboards and reports to provide insights into production performance, and quality.
Provide ongoing support and maintenance for ERP SYSTEMS, FIS, and simulation models to ensure performance and reliability. Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, coordinating with IT and engineering teams.
Work with production, quality assurance, and IT teams to ensure understanding of systems with operational goals. Train and support manufacturing staff on the use of ERP SYSTEMS and FIS.
Lead projects aimed at implementing new technologies and systems to enhance manufacturing capabilities. Monitor project progress, ensuring completion within budget constraints.