Manufacturing ERP & Engineering Specialist

Socket.dev; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LeClaire Manufacturing, a family-owned aluminum casting and machining company in the Quad Cities, is seeking a Manufacturing ERP & Engineering Specialist. You will be the connective tissue linking engineering, production, sales, purchasing and accounting through a well-run ERP system.

You will build and maintain engineering data (parts, BOMs, routings), troubleshoot ERP processes from quote to cash, and own job costs, WIP and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing ERP environment and handling BOMs, routings, and costs.
• Ability to analyze costs, WIP, and variances to drive cost accuracy.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Keep ERP processes from quote to cash running smoothly across departments.
• Troubleshoot ERP issues with Sales, Production, Purchasing, Shipping, and Accounting.
• Create reports, queries, and dashboards for visibility.
• Support ERP upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Create and maintain engineering data: parts, BOMs, routings.
• Develop manufacturing processes and estimate labor/material needs.
• Support new product introductions and costing validation.
• Analyze job costs, WIP, variances, and assist with period-end.

Skills

ERP system experience

Manufacturing knowledge

Quote-to-Cash workflows

Job costing & WIP

Inventory transactions

Data analysis

Strong communication

Prioritization & organization

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

Epicor Kinetic

SQL

BAQ / dashboards

Job description

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Manufacturing ERP & Engineering Specialist to be the connective tissue of our plant — the person who links engineering, production, sales, purchasing, and accounting through a well-run ERP system. If you like variety, want your work to touch nearly every part of the business, and get satisfaction from turning messy data into clean, reliable numbers, this role was built for you.

You'll build and maintain the engineering data (parts, BOMs, routings) that keeps jobs moving, troubleshoot the ERP processes that carry a job from quote to cash, and own the accuracy of job costs, WIP, and inventory. It's a hands-on role with real ownership — you'll see the direct results of your work on the shop floor and in the numbers.

What You'll Do

ERP & Quote-to-Cash

• Keep quoting, order entry, scheduling, purchasing, shipping, and invoicing running smoothly in the ERP system
• Troubleshoot transaction and process issues, and partner across Sales, Production, Purchasing, Shipping, and Accounting to fix them
• Build reports, queries, and dashboards that give the business better visibility
• Support ERP upgrades, testing, and continuous improvement projects

Engineering

• Create and maintain part numbers, revisions, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing methods
• Develop manufacturing processes and operation sequences, and help estimate labor, material, and subcontract needs
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes, and validate setup/costing before release to production

Inventory & Job Costing

• Analyze job costs, WIP, and manufacturing variances — and own getting period-end right
• Compare estimated vs. actual labor, material, and burden costs, and dig into discrepancies
• Support cycle counts and physical inventories, and help resolve inventory exceptions
• Spot trends and opportunities to improve cost accuracy, inventory control, and data integrity

What You'll Bring

• Experience working in a manufacturing ERP system
• Background in manufacturing or production engineering
• Solid grasp of Quote-to-Cash workflows and how BOMs, routings, and part revisions come together
• Comfort with job costing, WIP, inventory transactions, and manufacturing variances
• A sharp analytical eye — you notice discrepancies and dig for root causes
• Strong communication skills and the organization to juggle competing priorities

Nice to Have

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field
• Experience with Epicor Kinetic or another Epicor ERP platform
• SQL, BAQ, or dashboard/reporting experience
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or process improvements
• Familiarity with manufacturing period-end processes (WIP, inventory, variances)

Why You'll Like Working Here

LeClaire Manufacturing is a family owned aluminum casting and machining company located in the Quad Cities. For decades, we have partnered with customers across a wide range of industries to produce high-quality cast and machined components, from prototype development through full production.

Our team combines modern manufacturing technology with the craftsmanship and work ethic that have been the foundation of our success. From foundry operations and machining to quality, engineering, and support functions, every employee plays an important role in delivering products our customers depend on.

Employees enjoy a competitive wage and full benefit package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, Supplemental Health Insurance, Profit Sharing and 401(k) with employer match.

At LeClaire Manufacturing, we believe in promoting from within, investing in employee development, and providing long-term career opportunities for people who are committed to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

This role works closely with both office staff and shop-floor teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. It's a great fit for someone who wants technical engineering work, real ERP ownership, and a front-row seat to how the business runs — all in one job.

Ready to be the bridge that keeps our plant running?