Digital Manufacturing System Engineer

Kubota Corporation • Gainesville, GA

4h

About The Position

Supports manufacturing on development, introduction, and transition of all
manufacturing processes by utilizing strong leadership, communication skills,
training aids and on the job training techniques. Designs, develops and improves
manufacturing processes by utilizing the Apriso systems abilities and
functionality. Safely and efficiently acts as the liaison between BA and MES/ IT
developers to assist with system development and maintenance. Responsible for
eliciting, analyzing, validating, specifying, and
verifying MES changes and implementation across KMA. Works closely with KMA
companies, departments, subject matter experts, and technical resources to
identify business needs, define projects, develop requirements, and manage the
development effort to completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Engineering in manufacturing equivalent field.
• English language competency including demonstrated verbal and written communication skills; ability to compose, edit and proofread documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze, problem solve and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work under critical timelines, re-evaluate priorities and interact in cross- functional teams.
• Strong aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks at the same time.
• Manufacturing system analysis, design, and specification.
• Experience writing Requirement, Functional and System Design Specifications.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work with little to no oversight
• Experience in AutoCAD, MS Access or SQL
• Experience Engineering in manufacturing field
• Support of manufacturing operations experience.
• Previous ERP experience.
• SAP Implementation or major ERP application support experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment working in the areas of shop floor, MES and/or WMS, production control, purchasing, or planning is preferred.
• Exhibits leadership ability with a track record of developing people and achieving challenging objectives.
• Understands and can speak to application development life cycle and methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops manufacturing processes that conform with MES system with the primary focus being operator safety by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and MES capabilities.
• Assures product and process quality by designing robust digital manufacturing processes through application of MES system POK a yoke solutions to avoid quality issues, and where necessary, designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Manages project related activities in a transparent way for new programs or changes to existing programs. Scope including but not limited to timing, budgets, design details, team coordination, quotations, vendor procurement coordination.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Supports manufacturing to achieve safety, quality and productivity targets through digital process design, optimization projects and Kaizen initiatives.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Facilitates with Manufacturing Engineering on the setup and maintenance initiatives for new improvements to the MES system following established procedures.
• Maintains product and process database by writing computer programs; entering data.
• Completes implementation of new or revised processes by training operators, Engineering, and support groups.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by supporting other team members as capacity issues arise.
• Support end-user requests related to ERP / MES system changes and coordinates within IT framework to ensure effective use of current IT systems.
• Map and analyze end-to-end business processes within third party and proprietary systems as well as integration within the ERP system.
• Develop test plans, support documentation, and training material for supported systems.
• Identify, research, and resolve system issues proactively and provide recommendations to management, customers, and peers.
• Provide level 3 user support and supports requirements as well as coordinates the resolution of issues to include change management, root cause analysis, and appropriate escalation as needed.
• Develop and support user acceptance testing and coordinate end user training.
• Assist Project Managers in project timeline definition related to user documentation requirements including review phases, level of effort, and duration of requirements of management activities.
• Perform special projects as requested and related tasks as needed.
• Read and interpret performance charts and graphs relating to safety, quality and productivity.
• Provides decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Manages interdepartmental project activities for changes to existing layouts and processes. Scope including but not limited to timing, budgets, design details, team coordination.
• Prepares process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

What This Job Offers

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