Principal Engineer – Siemens Manufacturing Operations Management Opcenter EXDS Logistics
| Company | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Location | Whitsett, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- B.A./B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field AND/OR commensurate experience
- 10+ years of experience in a functional or business analyst role supporting manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), logistics execution and/or warehouse management systems
- Proven experience working with Siemens Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) OpCenter (preferably EXDS) or a similar logistics MOM or MES execution platform
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with manufacturing and logistics stakeholders to map business processes, identify gaps, and translate logistics requirements into functional system specifications
- Ability to recommend and guide implementation approaches based on a strong understanding of Siemens Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) OpCenter EXDS, ensuring the solution aligns with business needs and technical feasibility
- Experience building and managing a product backlog, writing detailed user stories, and refining work items for development teams
- Strong understanding of logistics operations, including inbound/outbound processes, warehouse management, and inventory control
- Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills with both business stakeholders and IT development teams.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with business leads to understand manufacturing and logistics operations, document current and future-state process flows, and translate business needs into clear system requirements
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements
- Develop training materials and lead user training sessions to ensure smooth adoption of new system functionalities and process changes
- Develop detailed functional specifications for system enhancements
- Provide recommendations on the best implementation approach using Siemens Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) OpCenter EXDS capabilities and guide the development team in executing these solutions
- Build and maintain a detailed backlog, ensuring all Jira user stories and epics are refined, well-documented, and tied to business value calculations
- Partner with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives based on impact and feasibility
- Continuously develop expertise in Siemens Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) OpCenter EXDS and the broader Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Logistics Execution Systems (LES) space
- Stay up to date on industry trends and new manufacturing technology functionalities to optimize system platform utilization
- Act as a key liaison between business users, IT teams, and developers. Lead Agile ceremonies, drive discussions on implementation methods, and ensure alignment between business goals and technical solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred
- Work experience in the automotive or large-scale manufacturing industries
- Demonstrated experience in a large, global manufacturing and/or logistics operation
- Experience operating as a Product Owner in an Agile environment and using tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps
- Previous experience as a software developer or technical analyst, with an understanding of system configurations and integrations.