MES Systems Analyst – PLM Process Planning
Location
Connecticut
Posted
20 hours ago
Salary
$107.5K - $204.5K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
MES Systems Analyst – PLM Process Planning
RTX
• This individual will be involved in the delivery of designing, developing, enhancing, and implementing software solutions within Pratt & Whitney’s Center of Excellence (COE) for enterprise Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), as well as integrations with other enterprise products for our internal Operations customers. • This role will support the troubleshooting of problems related to software applications, resolving systems integration and compatibility issues, and managing software development lifecycle. • Career growth opportunities include access and exposure to technical and functional experts, business operations, and to executives and upper management. • This position offers an opportunity to network with technical professionals and to build relationships within the organization being on the front lines of developing technology. • Specific focus includes process planning and manufacturing execution, as well as integration to Pratt and Whitney’s Teamcenter PLM with our MES enterprise solutions and SAP ERP. Current strategic activities include supporting the existing Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) and MRO solutions, transformational growth supporting the roadmap for MES, and deploying next-gen solutions for OEM and MRO programs, new site implementations, and integrating with new technologies for IIOT and Industry 4.0. • Bridging gaps between business processes and PLM functionality & capabilities. • Oversee the implementation and optimization of PLM tools, including but not limited to Siemens Teamcenter, Easy Plan, Manufacturing Process Planner (MPP), Teamcenter Quality, and BCT Inspector. • Drive the integration of PLM solutions with other business systems such as ERP, MES, and CAD to enable a seamless digital thread across the enterprise. • Act as the subject matter expert in Teamcenter Business Modeler IDE, leading the configuration and customization of workflows, data models, and process automation to optimize manufacturing operations. • Stay informed on emerging manufacturing trends, including Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing, automation, and digital twins, and identify opportunities to incorporate these technologies into our PLM processes. • Translating customer requirements into a solution design. • Technical and functional problem solving. • Task Management with a strong follow-up discipline. • Meeting all budget, deliverable, and schedule targets. • Production and end user support for PLM Process Planning solutions. • Supporting integration with other enterprise solutions. • Working with internal customers and external suppliers, business partners, to architect and build system solutions for using the latest technologies to satisfy requirements. • Managing suppliers and partners to schedule and status resources required for solution development and implementation. • Work on multiple projects simultaneously with regular reporting in a gated process. • Author and/or provide input to system functional requirements, technical design documentation and test plans. • Ensuring compliance with RTX / PW policies & procedures.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, Engineering, or related degree and 8+ years of experience in Computer Science, MIS, Business, Engineering, or related field; OR an Advanced Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, Engineering, or related degree and 5+ years of experience in Computer Science, MIS, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- U.S. Citizenship is required (required due to Government contractual requirements).
- 3+ years of experience with PLM disciplines including, but not limited to, process planning and authoring.
- Deep understanding of Teamcenter PLM authoring and process planning (EasyPlan & MPP).
- Knowledge of other manufacturing solutions (Solumina and OpCenter).
- Ability to translate business requirements to functional specifications.
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical people, explain functional requirements to technical developers.
- Quick learner of existing system capabilities and structure.
- Prior experience in software development (C#, .NET, JAVA, SQL, etc…) - although development is not a primary responsibility.
- Detail oriented, analytical and able to trace problems.
- Strong communication skills.
- Team player with strong follow up skills and ability to craft positive relationships.
- Excellent judgment and professional business maturity.
- Strong working knowledge Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Self-starter with the ability to spot potential for process improvement.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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