Mfg Systems Specialist

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for supporting the design, order entry and manufacturability of products through the system by creation and maintenance of manufacturing configurators, bill of materials and pricing rules. This position is also responsible for system/process procedure documentation and user training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Define item masters, bill of materials and routers by conducting white board exercises communicating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Applications on issues relating to JD Edwards. This includes supporting manufacturing processes by developing cross segment edits (application rules), formulas, conditions, targeting (item cost and suggested list prices), tables and routers in an accurate and timely manner.

Create Sales Configurators for entry of product into JD Edwards and the CAP (Configure Apply Price) Tool. This includes supporting Sales Force Automation (SFA) applications, and developing cross-segment edits (application rules and suggested options based on the original salesperson entries), formulas, conditions, tables and targeting (list prices) in an accurate and timely manner. In many cases these will be developed for use at product announcement and before the appropriate Engineering has been completed.

Participate in the design, preparation, and release of interactive CAP documents. These will include electronic documents that merge configuration data with documents. This will normally be a cross-functional team drawn from Marketing, Applications, and outside suppliers.

Develop and maintain Pit Detail drawings in the CAP tool. These will define the required leveler pit dimensions and materials required for the proper installation of levelers. This position works with Design Engineering, Order Engineering, and Applications Department to define rules and bills of material.

CAP Wizards and Dependencies. Creates and maintains simplified Entry Wizards and Dependencies that communicate important information to the salesperson. These dependencies will vary from requirements to informational notifications required to get a "clean" quote and conversion to an order.

Works with Applications, Marketing and Engineering to define Help text for individual segments for use in JD Edwards and the CAP tool. These explain individual product options in detail with a focus on making it clearest to the salesperson.

Works with Applications and Marketing to define English Definitions for Cross-Segment Edits.

Generate a comprehensive test plan for each configuration implementation. Oversee a cross-functional team to ensure that adequate testing is performed as a prerequisite to each implementation.

Perform post implementation audits to ensure the accurate transfer of information from the test to the live sales and manufacturing branch plants.

Review Engineering Change Notices to identify their effect on JDE coding. Implement change through the JD Edwards Manufacturing System. This will include updating of item masters, bills of materials, routings, tables and costs.

Participates in manufacturing software implementations or upgrades. This will include defining and maintaining the manufacturing system setup and use. It may involve defining of new processes required by new software. It will include defining appropriate data conversions and verification of data accuracy.

Train personnel on MRP II, PhD concepts and other related topics.

Document applicable policies and procedures.

Recommends changes, such as design modifications to engineering or process improvements to manufacturing, to achieve standardization and simplification.

Assist with development of product structures as they relate to selection of assembly forms to ensure efficient systems adaptability.

Responsible for continuous improvement of systems, setup, processes and procedures as they relate to assigned job duties and supporting areas.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Implement the system or process improvement plans that achieve the stated goals and objectives of the plan(s).

Ensure accurate item master information, bill of materials, routers and multi-property edits.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering from a four year college or university with at least two years related experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful candidate will possess knowledge of contemporary manufacturing technologies. A working knowledge of CAD, familiarity with Rite-Hite products and/or knowledge of CA-KBM PhD is preferred but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift up to ten pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.