Applications Analyst (Information Technology)

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!

We are Responsive      We have Integrity           We are Dynamic             We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Configure and manage MES, Quality and Admins systems, build workflows, custom reports, and security access control.
• Identify issues and risks and recommend steps for escalation, prioritization, and risk mitigation.
• Provide on the job training and support to business users to effectively utilize the Engineering applications and to improve process efficiency.
• Ensure that all development software has been fully tested and documented before production deployment.
• Support deployment activities through development testing, training, and production environments. Provide technical support for business-critical applications.
• Perform root cause analysis for issues in production environment.

• Responsible for both gathering and creating functional requirements that are required to configure/customize the functionality of engineering systems within the corporation
• Responsible for developing the code/configuration necessary to address these requirements
• Responsible for code management and documentation of implemented code / configurations
• Responsible for system administration of engineering systems
• Responsible for troubleshooting/resolving issues collaboratively with Service Center for engineering systems
• Responsible for aspects of Web-based system development
• Perform other duties and special tasks as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline required
• 5+ years' experience in relevant IT experience
• Ability to configure, customize and create code as required to support various systems
• Cultivate, disseminate, and enforce functional policies, procedures for code configuration
• Experience with monitoring software, troubleshooting, and usage analysis
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills, including MS Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Broad MES (Solumina), Quality (Intellaquest), Industry 4.0 (IIoT) and MS power tools experience Is preferred
• Broad experience with MES, Quality and PLM integration
• Ability to interface with customers and provide support and training.
• Ability to work with all staff levels to ensure proper communication of project status and to identify and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Experience in manufacturing Bill of Process, Work instruction and integration with Manufacturing systems
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively manage priorities. 
• Ability to travel to plant sites as required. 
• Must exhibit the highest professionalism, self-initiative, enthusiasm, and work ethic

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location:  This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills:  This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions:  Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach:  Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration:  This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 No travel required

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