Manufacturing Systems Specialist

PDS Tech, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Dallas, TX seeks a Manufacturing Systems Specialist to partner with a leader in aerospace manufacturing. The role focuses on ERP/MES/OPM systems, Solumina, data governance, and manufacturing process optimization in a fast-paced environment.

You will independently configure, implement, maintain, and upgrade ERP and MES/OPM applications, leading technical initiatives and delivering training and documentation to end users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Quality, OR 8 years with a Master's degree.
• 5 years of experience with Solumina or similar ERP, MES/OPM platforms.
• Project Management experience.
• Previous Aerospace industry experience.
• Manufacturing Technical Support experience.
• Ability to serve as an SME for ERP, MES/OPM, and integrated software applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project.
• Working knowledge of Lean principles, manufacturing, design, and quality engineering processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate system requirements, interfaces, integrations, and business process documentation.
• Lead software implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and acceptance testing.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for ERP, MES/OPM, Solumina, and related integrated applications.
• Provide manufacturing technical support, troubleshoot issues, and assist end users.
• Develop user manuals, training materials, and deliver system training.
• Lead data management, data mining, and governance activities.
• Identify and recommend best practices for Manufacturing and Quality systems.
• Apply Lean methodologies to improve efficiency and streamline business processes.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and technical teams to deliver effective system solutions.
• Ensure system security and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage project priorities, timelines, and resources while providing technical direction to team members.

Skills

Project Management

Aerospace industry

ERP/MES SME

Lean practices

Communication

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Technology

Tools

Solumina

ERP

MES/OPM

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Power the Futureof Aerospace Manufacturing!

Location: Dallas, TX | Schedule: 1st Shift, 6am - 4:30pm | Pay Rate: $56 per hour

Are you an experienced manufacturing systems professional ready to make an impact? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Specialist to partner with a leader in the aerospace industry. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in Solumina, ERP, MES/OPM, and manufacturing processes to support innovative aerospace operations.

If you're a technical problem-solver who enjoys leading projects, optimizing systems, and driving manufacturing excellence, we want to hear from you!

THE ROLE & YOUR IMPACT

As a Manufacturing Systems Specialist, you will independently evaluate, configure, implement, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot ERP, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Operations Process Management (OPM) applications. Serving as a subject matter expert (SME), you will provide technical leadership, support system integrations, improve business processes, and ensure manufacturing systems meet operational and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Define and validate system requirements, interfaces, integrations, and business process documentation.
• Lead software implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and acceptance testing.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for ERP, MES/OPM, Solumina, and related integrated applications.
• Provide manufacturing technical support, troubleshoot issues, and assist end users.
• Develop user manuals, training materials, and deliver system training.
• Lead data management, data mining, and governance activities.
• Identify and recommend best practices for Manufacturing and Quality systems.
• Apply Lean methodologies to improve efficiency and streamline business processes.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and technical teams to deliver effective system solutions.
• Ensure system security and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage project priorities, timelines, and resources while providing technical direction to team members.

WHAT YOU BRING

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Technology, Quality Management, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Quality, OR 8 years with a Master's degree.
• 5 years of experience with Solumina or similar ERP, MES/OPM platforms.
• Project Management experience.
• Previous Aerospace industry experience.
• Manufacturing Technical Support experience.
• Ability to serve as an SME for ERP, MES/OPM, and integrated software applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project.
• Working knowledge of Lean principles, manufacturing, design, and quality engineering processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Highly Preferred

• Corridor experience.
• SAP experience.

READY TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS?

Put your manufacturing systems expertise to work! If you have the technical background, aerospace experience, and leadership skills to drive manufacturing excellence.

Your expertise. Your impact. The future of aerospace starts here!

Pay Details: $56.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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