LHH

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LHH Recruitment Solutions has a Manufacturing ERP/MRP Systems Software Engineer for our client in the Raritan Township, NJ area. This direct hire role focuses on made to order workflows and made to order stock. This hands-on, on-site role addresses a broad range of power products, power electronics, semiconductors, all in development and manufacturing in an OEM environment. The Manufacturing Business Systems Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining production software that supports our ERP, MRP, and MPS systems. This includes building solutions across PostgreSQL databases, FastAPI-based APIs, AppSmith services, data pipelines, and shop-floor system integrations. This is a hands-on software engineering role focused on development—not configuration or analysis. Salary range: $120,000 to $140,000 DOE. Responsibilities: • Manage master data and MRP/MPS configuration and adjustments. • Manage item attributes and lead times. • Develop and maintain APIs using FastAPI and build services with Python and AppSmith to seamlessly integrate operations across the production environment. • Design and implement systems that support manufacturing best practices, including First-In First-Out (FIFO), lot tracking, and real-time inventory monitoring throughout the production process. • Proficiency in Python and experience with FastAPI or similar frameworks • Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and relational database design • Experience working with ERP/MRP/MPS systems, preferably in a manufacturing environment • Familiarity with AppSmith or similar low-code platforms • Understanding of data pipelines and system integrations • Ability to work in a Linux-based development environment • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Strong communication and collaboration abilities across technical and non-technical teams • ROL/Kanban settings, and routings and pilot and roll out MRP/MPS to all codes. • Plan and release production & purchase orders that meet customer demands. • Manage and optimize capacity and inventory. • Oversee cycle-counts, stockroom transactions and oversee root-cause analysis on variances. • Create and set objectives, evaluate performance, and assist in building and leading cross-training. • Collaborate with other departments such as purchasing, manufacturing, sales, and engineering to align schedules to resolve shortages. • Support NPI. • Drive resolution of material and process non-conformances. • Manage the NPR workflow, lead collaborative root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. • Manage revision changes and prototype gating and activate new part revisions, as well as shepherd prototypes through the approved workflow. • Confirm all documentation, approvals, and BOM updates before full production. • Drive continuous improvement, identify cost-reduction opportunities, streamline material flow, and lean/5S initiatives. • Report KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns, schedule adherence) and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. • 5+ years in materials planning, production control, or supply-chain management within a manufacturing environment. • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of owning and maintaining production-level systems. • Expertise in SQL and PostgreSQL, including query optimization, performance tuning, schema design, and database migrations. • Proven success launching and optimizing MRP/MPS modules and governing master data. • Proven proficiency with ERP systems data-analysis skills. • Experience developing backend services and data pipelines with automated testing and CI/CD workflows in a Linux environment; proficient with Git and Docker. • Current working knowledge of BOM/routing structures. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Health insurance, dental insurance and life insurance are offered with this full-time direct hire role. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance