Aircraft Manufacturing System Specialist I

AVTECH Global • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Aircraft Manufacturing System Specialist I independently evaluates, configures, documents, deploys, upgrades, maintains, trains users on, and troubleshoots ERP, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Operations Process Management (OPM) software systems, including interfaced and integrated applications and associated business processes. The role provides direction to team members on requirements, solutions, and strategies.

The specialist defines and validates system, interface, and integration requirements; develops requirements and design documentation and business process maps; partners with technical resources on application concepts and designs; and authors and directs acceptance and integration testing. The position also provides subject-matter expertise, user support, manuals, training materials and instruction, presentations, and recommendations for manufacturing and quality systems.

The role leads software implementations and upgrades, data management and governance activities, and the development and validation of business processes and procedures. It incorporates lean methods and ensures that implemented software and processes comply with applicable security and regulatory requirements. This is a full-time, 12-month contract with an opportunity for extension.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering/technology, quality management, or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
• 10 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or quality-related organization, or 8 years with a master's degree.
• 5 years of experience with Solumina or similar ERP, MES/OPM systems.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in manufacturing technical support.
• Ability to function as a subject matter expert for ERP, MES/OPM, and related interfaced software.
• Prior aerospace industry experience.
• Self-starter who is team-oriented.
• Computer literacy, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project.
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-motivation.
• Solid understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and quality data requirements and design tools.
• Ability to work independently with database experts, users, and others in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Working knowledge of lean principles and design, manufacturing, and quality engineering applications and processes.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Corridor.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate system requirements and develop interface and integration requirements based on business and regulatory requirements.
• Author requirements documents, conceptual design documents, and business process maps.
• Partner with technical resources on application concepts and designs that meet user and business needs.
• Author acceptance test plans and direct integration and acceptance testing for new functionality and software upgrades.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for ERP, MES/OPM, and related interfaced software applications.
• Assist users, provide ad hoc education, and help report technical issues to BT.
• Author and ensure the accuracy of user manuals for manufacturing software applications and related interfaces.
• Develop and validate training curricula, materials, and workshop exercises, and conduct user training as required.
• Present processes and process-analysis findings in writing and orally.
• Recommend best practices for manufacturing and quality systems.
• Prioritize workload and provide work estimates and completion dates based on available resources and past performance.
• Independently lead implementation of software upgrades, enhancements, and new functionality.
• Oversee and enforce applicable software security guidelines.
• Independently lead data management, mining, and governance activities within ERP, MES, or OPM systems.
• Develop and validate documented business processes and procedures.
• Apply lean methodology to existing and future processes to support effective and efficient business processes.
• Ensure software applications and processes comply with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Coverage of up to one-half of the employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Per diem split, if qualified.
• Opportunity to become a direct hire after 90 days.
• 401(k) with matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level