Manufacturing Systems Specialist I
About The Position
The Manufacturing Systems Specialist independently applies specialized knowledge and skills to evaluate, configure, document, deploy, upgrade, maintain, train users on, and troubleshoot ERP, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Operations Process Management (OPM) software systems, as well as interfaced and integrated software applications and associated business processes. The role provides direction to team members on requirements, solutions, and strategies. The position defines and validates system requirements; develops interface and integration requirements; partners with technical resources on application concepts and designs; and leads testing and implementation of software functionality and upgrades. It also serves as a subject matter expert for manufacturing systems, supports users, creates documentation and training materials, and leads data management, mining, and governance activities. The specialist develops and validates business processes and procedures, incorporates lean methodology, recommends manufacturing and quality systems best practices, and ensures applications and processes comply with applicable internal and external regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or 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 experience within the aerospace industry.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Self-starter who is team-oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Corridor experience is highly preferred.
- SAP experience is highly preferred.
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 by answering questions, providing ad hoc education, and helping 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.
- Make formal written and oral presentations on processes and process analysis findings.
- Recommend best practices related to Manufacturing and Quality systems.
- Prioritize workload and provide work estimates and completion dates based on available resources and past performance.
- Lead implementation of software upgrades, enhancements, and new functionality, and oversee and enforce applicable software security guidelines.
- Lead data management, mining, and governance activities within ERP, MES, or OPM systems.
- Develop and validate documented business processes and procedures.
- Incorporate lean methodology into existing and future processes to support effective and efficient business processes.
- Ensure implemented software applications and processes comply with internal and external regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
