Shipyard Manufacturing Systems Leader — ERP/MES/PLM

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA seeks a hands-on Senior Manager to lead Manufacturing Business Systems for naval and commercial shipbuilding. You will own ERP, MES and PLM strategy, ensure DFARS/NIST compliance, and partner with engineering, production and finance to translate strategy into day-to-day operations across shipyards.

Travel between facilities is required; remote work from within the US is supported. The ideal candidate has 10–15+ years in manufacturing systems with shipbuilding experience, CMMC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Computer Science, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10–15+ years in manufacturing systems leadership, with demonstrable experience across ERP, MES, and PLM.
• Direct shipbuilding experience is required - familiarity with shipyard work packages, hull/block construction, outfitting, configuration control, and marine-specific PLM/MES workflows.
• CMMC expertise required - direct experience preparing for, achieving, or sustaining CMMC certification in a defense manufacturing environment.
• Cybersecurity credentials required - CISSP or equivalent professional certification (CISM, CCSP, or comparable), with NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS 252.204-7012 familiarity.
• Working knowledge of DFARS Subpart 242.70 and the six contractor business systems under DFARS 252.242-7005 (including 252.242-7006, 252.242-7004, 252.244-7001, 252.245-7003, 252.215-7002, 252.234-7002).

Responsibilities

• Implement and govern the manufacturing business systems strategy aligned with shipyard priorities.
• Own ERP, MES, and PLM roadmaps, release planning, configuration control, and integration priorities.
• Ensure DFARS Subpart 242.70 and contractor systems compliance with related clauses.
• Prepare briefings, dashboards, and audit-ready documentation for leadership and DoD program stakeholders.
• Lead configuration, enhancement, and sustainment of ERP/MES/PLM platforms; drive digital thread integrity.
• Lead and mentor a team of Business Systems Analysts, MES/PLM/ERP specialists, and integration engineers.

Skills

Direct shipbuilding experience

CMMC expertise

Cybersecurity credentials (CISSP/CISM/

DFARS compliance

ERP/MES/PLM leadership

Leadership & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA seeks a hands-on Senior Manager to lead Manufacturing Business Systems for naval and commercial shipbuilding. You will own ERP, MES and PLM strategy, ensure DFARS/NIST compliance, and partner with engineering, production and finance to translate strategy into day-to-day operations across shipyards.

Travel between facilities is required; remote work from within the US is supported. The ideal candidate has 10–15+ years in manufacturing systems with shipbuilding experience, CMMC