Sr. IT Analyst, Manufacturing & RDE

Taylor Made Golf•Carlsbad, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Enterprise Applications Analyst, RDE & Manufacturing owns the health and evolution of TaylorMade’s custom MES and RD&E application platforms across global operations. This role translates product development and manufacturing business needs into scalable system solutions, partnering with RD&E, Operations, and Supply Chain to keep platforms aligned with production and innovation goals. Reports to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Applications.

Requirements

Deep functional knowledge of manufacturing and RD&E operations, with a track record of quantifiable process improvements.
Hands-on experience supporting or implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PLM platforms, or ERP-adjacent manufacturing modules.
Functional understanding of MES-to-ERP integration architecture and end-to-end manufacturing data flows.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and collaborate across IT and business teams.
Working knowledge of AI-enabled tools and their responsible use in daily work.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field.
8+ years of IT experience in enterprise application implementation and support.
5+ years supporting manufacturing or RD&E systems in a global operations environment.

Nice To Haves

SQL or scripting experience preferred
exposure to IoT or industrial automation platforms a plus

Responsibilities

Configure and maintain RD&E and manufacturing application modules, including custom MES system settings, user access controls, workflow definitions, and integration parameters.
Deliver end-to-end support across product development and manufacturing processes, spanning requirements intake through production execution and system-of-record updates.
Gather and document business requirements using structured analysis methodology; translate into functional specifications for technical development teams.
Analyze current-state processes, quantify gaps, and design solutions across MES, PLM, and ERP platforms that deliver measurable efficiency gains.
Develop and execute test plans for functional, SIT, and regression scenarios; perform root cause analysis on production defects.
Manage small to medium projects end-to-end, including timelines, stakeholder communication, change management, and training coordination.
Create and maintain functional design documents, configuration workbooks, and end-user training materials for RD&E and manufacturing user communities.
Identify opportunities where AI, automation, and analytics could add measurable value across RD&E and manufacturing operations.