Release Train Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) with strong expertise in Manufacturing operations, Industry 4.0, Digital Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Agile Delivery to lead and facilitate large-scale Agile Release Trains (ARTs). The ideal candidate will act as a servant leader and coach, driving alignment across multiple Agile teams, business stakeholders, manufacturing operations, and technology groups to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance production efficiency, operational excellence, and digital transformation initiatives. The RTE will play a critical role in coordinating cross-functional teams supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP integrations, shop floor systems, IIoT platforms, quality systems, and production planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Agile Release Train Leadership
  • Lead and facilitate Agile Release Train (ART) events including PI Planning, ART Syncs, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt workshops, and Release Planning.
  • Drive execution and delivery across multiple Agile teams within the ART.
  • Ensure alignment between business objectives, manufacturing priorities, and technology roadmaps.
  • Track dependencies, risks, impediments, and escalate issues as required.
  • Monitor ART performance through Agile metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manufacturing Domain Coordination
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations, Plant Managers, Production Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and IT teams.
  • Support deployment of manufacturing solutions across multiple plants and production facilities.
  • Coordinate releases involving Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP Systems (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Quality Management Systems (QMS), IIoT, and Connected Factory Solutions.
  • Ensure minimal disruption to production during deployments and releases.
• Program and Portfolio Management
  • Partner with Product Managers, Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Business Leaders.
  • Facilitate roadmap alignment and value stream delivery.
  • Support Lean Portfolio Management practices.
  • Assist with prioritization of features and enablers aligned with business goals.
• Risk and Dependency Management
  • Identify and manage cross-team dependencies.
  • Proactively remove delivery impediments.
  • Coordinate release readiness assessments and go-live planning.
  • Manage compliance and validation requirements applicable to manufacturing environments.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Promote SAFe principles and Agile best practices.
  • Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile Teams.
  • Drive process improvements through Inspect & Adapt sessions.
  • Establish KPIs and dashboards to track ART health and delivery performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Agile Program Delivery, Project Management, or Release Management.
• 3+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Agile Program Manager, or Senior Scrum Master.
• Strong experience within Manufacturing, Industrial, Automotive, Aerospace, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical, or Industrial Equipment industries.
• Hands-on experience with SAFe Agile Framework.
• Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional Agile programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with end-to-end software delivery lifecycle and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) Certification.
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) Certification.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or Agile Certifications.
• Experience supporting Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing initiatives.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of production processes, shop floor operations, and supply chain management.

Skills

• Manufacturing Systems: MES (Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Apriso, Camstar), SAP S/4HANA (SAP PP, SAP MM, SAP QM), Oracle Manufacturing Cloud, PLM Systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Agile Delivery Tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, Confluence, Miro.
• DevOps & Integration: CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, Jenkins, APIs, Microservices.
• Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP.
• Analytics & Reporting: Power BI, Tableau, Agile Metrics Dashboards.

Pay

The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary target for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job level, and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position includes a bonus or variable payout component based on individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Plan covering Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• 401(k) Plan with Company match.
• Life Insurance.
• Vacation Time, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays.
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave.