Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aircraft Manufacturing System Specialist I.
Pay Rate: $56.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months (w/opportunity for extension)
Benefits:
- coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
- eight (8) paid holidays
- per diem split (if qualified)
- opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days
- 401(k) with matching
Experience/Education:
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering/technology, quality management or a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- 10 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or quality related organization or 8 years with a master's degree.
Required Skills:
- 5 years of Solumina or similar ERP, MES/OPM experience.
- Project management experience required.
- Experience in manufacturing technical support.
- Ability to function as a SME as related to ERP, MES/OPM and related interfaced software.
- Must have prior experience within the aerospace industry.
- Must be a self-starter and very much team oriented.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Corridor.
- Experience with SAP.
Unique Skills:
- Valid driver's license may be required.
- Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.
Purpose:
Independently perform work using specialized knowledge & skills related to evaluating, configuring, documenting, deploying, upgrading, maintaining, training, troubleshooting ERP, Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Operations Process Management (OPM) software systems, along with all other interfaced and integrated software applications and associated business processes. Provide direction to team members regarding requirements, solutions and strategies.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Define and validate system requirements, 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 regarding application concepts and designs that meet user and business needs.
- Author acceptance test plans and direct integration/acceptance testing of new functionality and software upgrades.
- Function as a subject matter expert as related to ERP, MES/OPM and related interfaced software applications.
- Assist users as needed to respond to questions, provide ad hoc education, and assist in reporting technical issues to BT.
- Author and ensure accuracy of user manuals specific to the manufacturing software application and related interfaces.
- Develop and validate training curriculum, training material, and workshop exercises; conduct user training as required.
- Make formal written and oral presentations on processes and process analysis findings.
- Make recommendations of best practices as related to manufacturing and quality systems.
- Prioritize workload and provide work estimates/completion dates based on available resources and past performance.
- Independently lead the implementation of software upgrades, enhancements and new functionality.
- Oversee and enforce all applicable software security guidelines.
- Independently lead the 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 ensure effective and efficient business processes.
- Ensure software applications and processes implemented are compliant with internal/external regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Proven computer literacy with specific skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio and MS Project.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and possess a solid understanding of engineering / manufacturing / quality data requirements and design tools.
- Ability to deal independently with database experts, users and others, in a professional and diplomatic manner.
- Working knowledge of lean principles, design, manufacturing, and quality engineering applications and processes.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.