Aircraft Manufacturing System Specialist I

AVTECH Global (Aviation Technology Associates, LLC); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

coverage of up to one-half of medical

eight (8) paid holidays

per diem split (if qualified)

opportunity to become a direct hire (9

401(k) with matching

Job summary

AVTECH Global, Aviation Technology Associates, LLC, seeks an Aircraft Manufacturing System Specialist I for a 12-month contract in Dallas, TX. The role emphasizes ERP/MES/OPM systems and strong requirement definition.

You will lead upgrades, train users, document processes, and serve as SME for interfaced software in aerospace. A bachelor's in manufacturing engineering/technology or quality management is required, with extensive manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering/tech, quality mgmt or related.
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or quality, or 8 years with a master's.
• 5 years of Solumina or similar ERP/MES/OPM experience.
• Project management experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing technical support.
• SME in ERP, MES/OPM and related interfaced software.
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Self-starter with team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate system requirements and interface/integration requirements.
• Collaborate with technical resources on application concepts and designs.
• Author test plans and direct integration/acceptance testing.
• Act as SME for ERP, MES/OPM and related software.
• Assist users, provide ad hoc education, and report technical issues.
• Create user manuals for manufacturing software and interfaces.
• Develop training curriculum and conduct user training.
• Present processes and analysis findings in formal formats.
• Recommend best practices for manufacturing and quality systems.
• Prioritize workload and provide estimates and dates.
• Lead software upgrades, enhancements and new functionality.
• Enforce software security guidelines.
• Lead data management and governance within ERP/MES/OPM.
• Develop and validate business processes and procedures.
• Incorporate lean methods into processes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of software applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Solumina or similar ERP/MES/OPM

Project management

Manufacturing technical support

ERP/MES/OPM SME

Aerospace industry experience

Self-starter

Team oriented

Corridor

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering/technology, quality management or related

10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or quality related organization or 8 years with a master's degree

Tools

SAP

Corridor

Job description

• Project management experience required.

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.