NetSuite Engineering Manager

KYDA Partners Ltd; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KYDA Partners Ltd is seeking an experienced NetSuite Engineering Manager to lead function design and solution architecture for a multi-site manufacturing and life sciences client in San Antonio.

You will own NetSuite manufacturing and cost accounting processes, drive standardisation, implement scalable ERP configurations, and partner with finance, operations and IT leadership to deliver measurable improvements across the organisation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on NetSuite experience including config or implementations.
• Extensive knowledge of NetSuite manufacturing features: BOMs, WIP, routing.
• Proven ability to lead functional ERP designs across manufacturing, inventory and finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional design and delivery of NetSuite across manufacturing, inventory, supply chain and finance.
• Work with NetSuite manufacturing functionality: BOMs, work orders, WIP, routing.
• Support and optimise NetSuite Standard Costing, cost roll-ups and inventory valuation.
• Act as functional solution lead translating business requirements into configurations.
• Partner with manufacturing, operations and finance to improve workflows and reporting.
• Support ERP implementations and rollout of standardised processes across units.
• Evaluate processes, identify gaps and propose practical improvements.
• Collaborate with internal tech and external partners for integrations and enhancements.
• Support testing, deployment, documentation and optimisation.

Skills

NetSuite

Manufacturing

Cost accounting

Functional solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

SuiteScript

SuiteFlow

NetSuite OneWorld

Job description

Sector: Life Sciences / Advanced Manufacturing

The Opportunity

KYDA Partners is supporting an established and growing organisation within the life sciences manufacturing sector in the search for an experienced NetSuite Engineering Manager.

This is an opportunity for a NetSuite professional with strong manufacturing, cost accounting and functional solution architecture experience to take a leading role in shaping how ERP supports a complex, multi-site business.

Our client is looking for someone who understands how manufacturing and finance processes work within NetSuite and can translate business requirements into practical, scalable ERP solutions.

The focus is on functional ownership, solution design and business process improvement, rather than primarily software development. You'll work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, finance and technology stakeholders, helping drive wider adoption and standardisation of NetSuite across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the ERP function, you'll take ownership of designing, delivering and improving NetSuite solutions that support manufacturing operations and financial processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the functional design and delivery of NetSuite solutions across manufacturing, inventory, supply chain and finance.
• Working extensively with NetSuite manufacturing functionality, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), work orders, Work in Process (WIP) and Routing.
• Supporting and optimising NetSuite Standard Costing, including cost roll-ups, inventory valuation, manufacturing variances and associated financial processes.
• Acting as a functional solution lead, translating business requirements into effective NetSuite configurations and scalable processes.
• Partnering with manufacturing, operations and finance teams to improve workflows, reporting, controls and system adoption.
• Supporting NetSuite implementations, major module deployments and the rollout of consistent ERP processes across business units.
• Evaluating existing processes, identifying gaps and recommending practical improvements.
• Working alongside internal technical resources and external partners to deliver integrations, enhancements and system changes.
• Supporting testing, deployment, documentation and ongoing optimisation.
• Helping establish a consistent, scalable NetSuite environment as the business continues to grow.

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in speaking with NetSuite professionals who have a strong understanding of manufacturing operations and cost accounting, alongside the ability to lead functional ERP solutions.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• At least 5 years of hands‑on NetSuite experience, including configuration, implementation, optimisation or functional solution design.
• Extensive experience with native NetSuite manufacturing functionality, particularly BOMs, work orders, WIP & Routing.
• Strong practical knowledge of NetSuite Standard Costing, including cost roll-ups, inventory valuation and manufacturing variances.
• Experience designing NetSuite solutions that connect manufacturing, inventory, supply chain and financial accounting processes.
• A track record of leading significant NetSuite implementations, rollouts or major functional improvements.
• The ability to operate as a NetSuite functional lead or solution architect, taking ownership of business requirements and solution design.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working directly with finance, manufacturing, operations and IT leadership.
• The confidence to challenge existing processes, recommend improvements and take ownership of outcomes.

Experience working directly within a manufacturing business as an internal NetSuite ERP owner, administrator or functional lead would be particularly valuable. We would also consider candidates with relevant consulting experience who can demonstrate strong hands‑on manufacturing and finance expertise.

Additional Experience We'd Welcome

• NetSuite experience within regulated manufacturing, particularly medical devices, life sciences or pharmaceuticals.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or major deployments across multiple sites or business units.
• Familiarity with NetSuite OneWorld and manufacturing‑related integrations, including MES.
• Understanding of ERP validation, documentation and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with SuiteScript, SuiteFlow and NetSuite integrations.
• Relevant NetSuite certifications.

What Makes This Opportunity Interesting?

This is more than a traditional ERP support or development position.

You'll have the opportunity to influence how NetSuite supports manufacturing and financial operations across a growing organisation, with meaningful responsibility for solution design, process improvement and wider ERP standardisation.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with business stakeholders, understanding operational challenges and delivering solutions that have a measurable impact.

It's particularly well suited to a NetSuite professional who has previously owned the system within a manufacturing business and is looking for a broader leadership opportunity.

Location and Eligibility

This is a full‑time, on‑site position in San Antonio, Texas, with occasional domestic travel.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the United States without requiring employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. The employer is unable to provide visa sponsorship or H-1B transfers.

Interested?

If you have strong NetSuite manufacturing and Standard Costing experience and are interested in taking greater ownership of ERP solution design and improvement, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

All applications will be treated confidentially.