Manufacturing Systems Analyst

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

 Location: Gainesville - Gainesville, GA, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Pay Range:  ($59,773.00 - $89,659.00)
Req ID: 24644 

What does a Manufacturing Systems Anaylst do?

This person is responsible for executing the activities associated with detailed construction, analysis, and maintenance of the Variant Configurators for HPG Global. These activities include designing and maintaining SAP VC models, object dependencies, variant tables, classification hierarchies, material masters, bill of materials, routings, and variant conditions for pricing and purchasing in the SAP system for sales and production data of complex manufacturing products.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization – As required. Including the following and other duties may be assigned.

     SAP Variant Configurator Development and Support 

• Primary support of SAP / SAP systems and Harris equipment products
• Work on characteristics, class, configuration profiles, Super Bill of Materials, Super Routings, object dependencies, Configurable materials, Configurable dimensions, variant pricing, material variants, and material variant costing, VC (Sales Order) costing of Harris equipment products.
• Create and maintain the Variant Configurator data using relational tables and coded procedures.
• Modify/publish data models relating to the different brands of products.
• Maintain a strong understanding of variant configurator backend data requirements in the SAP R/3 environment and the impacts of data elements on all enterprise systems.
• Ensure efficiency and data quality for all functions within the SAP system.
• Perform integration testing of the variant configurator models in SAP/R3 environments.
• Assist in the development and validation of training materials as required for new models being released in the VC.
• Integrate Variant Configuration models into SAP PP and SD modules.
• Interface with Enterprise IT team members, SAP platform resources, third-party solutions, SAP R/3 end-users, engineering, and new product development personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Tracks project savings

      General SAP Support

• Participate in team meetings
• Applies the use of continuous improvement methods and tools

• Training System users as required. 

Education and/or Experience

Required –

• Associates Degree in Business or related field and minimum two (2) years experience with ERP systems related to Engineering specs. 
• Excellent trouble shooting skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Up to 20% business travel.

Preferred-

• 3+ years’ experience in SAP Variant Configuration (VC) is a plus.
• Some technical and/or mechanical background is a plus.
• Previous Product Engineering experience or Product knowledge
• Experience with Lean tools – Value Stream Mapping
• Proficient with SAP and Mini Tab
• Six Sigma training – Certified Red Belt or equivalent

Core Competencies required

• Ability to configure and implement SAP Variant Configuration functionality.
• Deliver complex projects in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues.
• Ability to work closely with the Business Analysts in communicating and training the manufacturing facilities.
• Analytical mindset and comfort working with data are required.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Object Orientated Programming and database normalization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to hit tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and capable of maintaining high level of accuracy.
• Ability to influence Executive level staff and contribute to production systems development.
• Ability to understand, validate and rationalize business needs within the manufacturing operations environment.
• Ability to collaborate on innovative solutions with a team, including virtual members to bolster the future of the practice. Takes ownership of work products, both quantity and quality and seeks ways to improve work output.
• Collaborative team relationship with peers and colleagues and effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates a willingness to accept change and new approaches, including additional responsibilities.
• Ability to use ALE for data transfer to different SAP R/3 Environments.
• Sets work plans and considers priorities for completing assignments to meet deadlines.
• Maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.