Sr. Manufacturing Systems Engineer (JD Edwards)

This position offers remote flexibility. Candidates located within commuting distance of one of our major facilities may be expected to work onsite 2–3 days per week to support team collaboration and business needs.

About the Role

The Senior Software Engineer will spearhead the development of software solutions in logistics, playing a crucial role in shaping the technical direction of projects and ensuring the overall success of software development initiatives. This individual will leverage their expertise to design, implement, integrate, and maintain systems for efficient processes within assigned functional areas such as manufacturing, distribution, or finance. The role involves leading and collaborating with cross-functional and international teams to drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Lead cross-functional and international teams.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver cohesive and successful software solutions.
• Analyze and solve complex technical problems, making decisions that align with project goals and organizational objectives.
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code, often taking a lead role in implementing critical components.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and knowledge sharing among the team.
• Effectively manage time and priorities, contributing to project planning, estimation, and successful delivery.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and productive development environment.
• Implement and advocate for effective testing strategies, ensuring software reliability through unit testing, integration testing, and other quality assurance measures.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, making the codebase understandable and accessible for the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree related to information technology, management information systems, and/or supply chain management required; master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in IT supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations required.
• 4+ years of experience with Oracle JD Edwards required.
• Experience with multiple ERP systems preferred (NetSuite, JD Edwards, IFS, Infor, Manhattan Active, etc.).
• Proficiency in English required; Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Skilled in system design, engineering, system integration, testing, deployment, and support.
• Skilled in software configuration, programming, and database query languages.
• Ability to understand complex processes and system configurations, and to simplify analysis, solutions, and communications.
• Ability to provide instructions and directions for large teams to execute.
• Ability to contribute to executive leadership team communications.
• Knowledge of distribution and transportation processes and technologies.
• Knowledge of best practices and modern technologies.
• Up to 25% travel will be required.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications in APICS, ACSM, or Six Sigma.
• Experience with ProActive framework, SCI/LM/Slotting, or Python programming.
• Integration and API expertise with NetSuite, eShipping, JDE, or other platforms.
• Performance tuning: ability to analyze and improve system performance for efficiency gains.

Competencies

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Lead as a working team member who coordinates, supports, trains, and serves as a knowledge resource for other team members. No direct reports or supervisory responsibility.

Physical Requirements

• Subject to sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time; walking and standing are required only occasionally.
• Physical activities include walking, standing, talking, and hearing.
• Visual acuity required for preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

This position primarily operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability.
• 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start).
• Wellbeing days and parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products.