Lead Digital Manufacturing & Production Systems Specialist

ACT1 Federal

Arlington (VA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

ACT1 Federal is seeking a Digital Manufacturing and Production Systems SME in Arlington, VA. The role will evaluate MES, ERP, PLM, digital thread and production-control solutions, supporting modernization and decision-making for government programs.

The candidate will assess digital environments, identify constraints, and develop actionable modernization plans and roadmaps for senior leadership. This is a full-time, hybrid-position requiring Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, information systems, operations management, or a related discipline.
10+ years’ experience in manufacturing, production systems, industrial engineering, digital manufacturing, factory modernization, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience evaluating manufacturing processes, production systems, industrial data, automation, and digital technologies within complex production environments.
Experience with one or more major manufacturing platforms or technologies such as MES, ERP, PLM, digital thread, industrial automation, machine connectivity, digital work instructions, or advanced manufacturing analytics.
Ability to assess production-system constraints and develop practical, executable modernization alternatives tied to measurable production outcomes.
Experience preparing technical assessments, modernization roadmaps, investment recommendations, and executive decision materials for Government or industry leadership.
Active Top Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

Assess digital manufacturing environments, production systems, factory data flows, and enabling technologies to identify constraints affecting throughput, quality, schedule, capacity, and production visibility.
Evaluate MES, ERP, PLM, digital work instructions, machine connectivity, automation, and related production technologies to inform modernization.
Identify opportunities to improve production performance through digital thread integration, real-time production data, analytics, automation, and model-based methods.
Prepare factory-system assessments, modernization alternatives, technology roadmaps, issue papers, and recommendations for senior Government leadership.