Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support and modify the deployment of manufacturing systems including MES, ERP, and MRP, ensuring reliability, data accuracy, and alignment with production workflows.
• Lead system configuration, enhancements, upgrades, and new module deployments.
• Translate manufacturing process requirements into system logic, workflows, and data structures.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports to support production, quality, supply chain, and leadership decision-making.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure end-to-end data traceability across manufacturing, inventory, quality, and planning systems.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to improve processes using system-driven insights.
• Support lean manufacturing, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives through data and system automation.
• Develop and maintain KPIs related to throughput, yield, WIP, schedule adherence, and material availability.
• Support integrations between MES, ERP, MRP, PLM, and other enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with IT and software teams on APIs, data pipelines, and system interoperability.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual data collection and reporting processes.
• Create system documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide user support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for system-related issues.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production scaling efforts from a systems perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with MES, ERP, and/or MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with data analysis and dashboard creation.
• Proficiency with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience translating manufacturing processes into system and data requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with common MES or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, Siemens, Rockwell, or similar).
• Experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, lean principles, and production planning concepts.
• Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume or complex manufacturing environments.
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, VBA, etc.).

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing and walking within the office.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care.
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays.
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Retail 401(k) plan with company match.
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline.
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.