Data Engineer- Columbus, OH (002-27)

National Center for Defense Manufacturing • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

America Makes is seeking a Data Engineer to join a diverse team focused on growing and maturing adaptive and additive manufacturing supply chains. Data and data sharing are viewed as critical components for communicating the outcomes and impacts of the Institute's efforts. The Data Engineer will lead the integration, structuring, and intuitive hosting of project data within the America Makes data repository called CORE. The Institute manages over 200 active projects, generating various forms of manufacturing data including design, processing, materials, inspection, testing, reports, and presentations. The Data Engineer will ensure that operational processes for data integration and data architectures within CORE maintain the integrity of the Institute's actions, making information searchable and reusable. This role is responsible for setting strategy and prioritizing actions to achieve a user-friendly experience for CORE users and ensure data quality and reuse.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in developing and managing manufacturing data pipelines, data management practices, and database architectures
• Strong time management skills – be willing to make a plan, stick to it, and communicate changes effectively
• Ability to lead discussions if or when necessary – recognize you and your voice matter, we get there as a team
• Willingness to ask questions when matters are unfamiliar, unknown, or unclear – recognizing everyone’s understanding is important
• Willingness to seek feedback and address challenges or matters which are unclear – we operate in an environment where even when we believe we understand; there is much to still learn
• Strong communication skills concerning the following: project plans, work breakdown structures, risk, and technical details
• Great note taker or ability to retain knowledge quickly
• A desire to keep team members (internal and external) informed of plans, logic, and goals - we will get there together
• Candidates who exhibit a service mentally are most likely to succeed and quickly become leaders and/or critical team members in this role
• Candidates who are able to think strategically and execute tasks systematically to plan are most suitable for this role – how to establish priority, operate intentionally (be strategic), and execute to plan is very important
• Self-starter and life learner required
• Exhibit a passion for serving the nation and improving the U.S. global manufacturing competitiveness.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and understand how to support stakeholder needs.
• Enjoy strategic, critical, and creative thinking.
• NCDMM is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• NCDMM, as a government contractor, is required to verify all employees through the E-Verify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with government funded research consortia a plus.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality assurance, control protocols, and management systems a plus.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, energy, healthcare, or automotive industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand, develop, and continuously improve data management principles and common practices for the America Makes program
• Facilitate integration, structuring, and storage of project data within the America Makes data repository, CORE
• Identify and address data management capability gaps, deliver methods and approaches which enhance data quality and ensure reuse, and manage a strategy for continuous process improvement for America Makes data management and persistence
• Manage the quality and reuse of America Makes data assets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed