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Jacobs Digital Transformation and Solutions Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama
Your Impact:
Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.
We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.
At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
DESCRIPTION:
The Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #1 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News).
Create Your Career:
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.
A Place Where You Belong
At Jacobs Space Exploration Group, people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to drive our digital transformation and solutions efforts. This role will be responsible for spearheading initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, integrate digital technologies, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the digital transformation efforts within the organization, identifying opportunities for process optimization, automation, and improved data utilization.
Drive efficiency and quality improvements using Possess in-depth knowledge and experience with various manufacturing processes, process planning, and manufacturing software.
Lead the integration of manufacturing with design through the implementation of digital thread technologies, maximizing the capabilities of In-House software tools.
Evaluate Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) available on the market and lead the transition from the current tool to a new system, ensuring seamless integration and improved functionality.
Oversee the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) lifecycle, understanding how models flow from design to analysis to manufacturing, and champion the benefits of Model Based Engineering.
Explore and identify opportunities for leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in manufacturing processes, driving breakthrough advancements in efficiency and quality.
Overhaul the current "paper" based approach to quoting, work orders, and process planning, implementing modern digital solutions for improved efficiency and accuracy.
Be a visionary thinker, staying abreast of state-of-the-art technologies and trends in manufacturing, and bringing innovative ideas to the table.
Develop integrated solutions that address the bigger picture, ensuring that all components of the digital transformation align and work together cohesively.
Here’s what you’ll need :
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred. Degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Masters with at least 8 years of experience, or a BS with at least 10 years of experience.
At least 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on digital transformation and solution is required.
Strong knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes, process planning, and manufacturing software.
Experience with MES evaluation and implementation.
Proficiency in AI/ML concepts and their application in manufacturing.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to drive change and innovation within the organization.
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Essential Functions
Work Environment:
General office environment (100%). Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%).
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Jacobs’ facilities (10%).
Equipment and Machines:
Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Attendance:
Regular attendance is a necessity to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential Functions:
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
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