ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead efforts to optimize processes and enable efficient operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Participate in meetings with decision makers, systems owners, business users and business partners to identify opportunities where DM(Digital Manufacturing)/MES(Manufacturing Execution System)/SFC(Shop Floor Controls) solutions can achieve business, financial, and operation goals
• Participate in planning, design and review sessions for the purpose of enhancing processes, operations, and information process flow utilizing DM/MES/SFC solutions
• Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed solutions to aid management in making implementation decisions
• Assist in defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation
• Manage projects where DM/MES/SFC solutions can achieve business, financial, and operation goals
• Establish strong working relationships with leadership and operations teams within various business groups inside and outside the organization to achieve objectives
• Develop, standardize, and maintain new or improved processes based on findings and analysis
• Effectively communicate process changes, enhancements, and modifications – verbally or through written documentation – to management, peers, staff, and other employees so that issues and solutions are understood
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new processes, and other post-implementation support
• Provide configuration and user support for DM/MES/SFC systems
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of computing systems
• Assist with the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines
• Assist with training of end users to operate new or modified systems
• Provide guidance and/or instruction to IT staff members
• Other Duties as required

Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience in supporting DM/MES/SFC applications
• Strong understanding of PLC, Control Systems, Robotics and machine interfaces
• Strong understanding of manufacturing applications that include ERP, Time Tracking, QMS, Resource Management, Project and Portfolio Management
• Strong understanding of integration touch points between ERP and MES
• Strong understanding of CAD interface and engineering job functions
• Experience with Dassault Systemes’ 3DX Platform, Catia, Delmia & Apriso a plus
• Experience with enterprise PLM systems such as ENOVIA, Teamcenter, Windchill or equivalent a plus
• Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development, and data modeling
• Experience in the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, applications, or products
• Experience interviewing end-users for insight on functionality, interface, problems, and/or usability issues.
• Proven ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation detailing business processes and requirements
• Proven ability of providing quality deliverables on time and within budgets
• Ability to apply statistical and other research methods into systems issues and products as required
• Experience in leading / managing specific pieces of work, people and/or deliverables
• Must be able to handle and deliver multiple projects and solutions under pressure

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS):

• Bachelor level degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering
• A minimum of 4 years of experience with DM/MES/SFC applications within a manufacturing environment
• A minimum of 4 years of experience working with end users to translate business requirements into system specifications
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping