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Business Systems Architect
GKN Aerospace. Lead the architectural design, governance, and continuous improvement of ERP, PLM, and related manufacturing systems .
Posted 10/7/2026full-timeGarden Grove • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,441 - $150,551 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in ERP and PLM system architecture, governance, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on manufacturing processes and data integrity. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
ERP System ArchitecturePLM System GovernanceManufacturing Business ProcessesData Management and ReportingProject Coordination
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Hard Skills
ERP SystemsPLM SystemsRPG/400SQL/400COBOL/400AS/400Data AnalysisSystem DesignIntegration StrategiesData Governance
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Infor LNIBM iSeriesIBM Power SystemsIQueryQuery/400DBUDFUAmerican Software Incorporated (ASI)
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceU.S. Person Status (ITAR)
Industry Keywords
Aerospace ManufacturingManufacturing SystemsEnterprise SolutionsRegulatory ComplianceContinuous Improvement
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the architectural design, governance, and continuous improvement of ERP, PLM, and related manufacturing systems
- Partner with business, engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, finance, and IT stakeholders to define and translate requirements into enterprise solutions
- Develop and maintain ERP/PLM application roadmaps
- Architect solutions supporting Manufacturing Part, BOM, and SOP traceability, validation, reporting, and data governance
- Evaluate business processes, system capabilities, and emerging technologies for optimization, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement
- Define solution architectures, integration strategies, data models, and system design standards
- Assess and recommend technology solutions, enhancements, and upgrades
- Serve as liaison among business stakeholders, development and infrastructure teams, vendors, consultants, and system integrators
- Provide architectural oversight throughout requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support
- Establish and maintain application governance, security, data integrity, and regulatory compliance
- Lead complex projects, coordinate resources, manage priorities, track deliverables, mitigate risks, and ensure outcomes
- Oversee enterprise reporting, analytics, dashboards, and data solutions
- Develop architectural documentation, process flows, technical standards, and system design specifications
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to analysts, developers, administrators, and support personnel
- Support audits, compliance initiatives, and regulatory requirements
- Drive enterprise-wide improvement focused on process efficiency, system performance, user experience, data quality, and operational effectiveness
- Provide architectural guidance and escalation support for complex ERP, PLM, and manufacturing system issues
- Support business initiatives across multiple U.S. time zones
- Support month-end reporting and closing
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years of experience supporting enterprise manufacturing ERP systems, preferably within an aerospace or manufacturing environment
- 5 years of experience with Infor LN or a comparable enterprise manufacturing ERP platform
- 5 years of experience with manufacturing business processes, including material management, production, inventory control, engineering change management, and reporting
- Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound judgment
- U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR regulations
- Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing systems and business operations
- Experience with AS/400, IBM iSeries, or IBM Power Systems environments
- Experience with American Software Incorporated (ASI) ERP systems
- Experience using iQuery, Query/400, DBU, DFU, or similar IBM i data management and reporting tools
- Programming experience with RPG/400, RPG ILE, COBOL/400, CL, SQL/400, SQL Server, or related technologies
- Experience supporting ERP integrations, reporting solutions, and data analysis initiatives
- Strong planning, organizational, and project coordination skills
- Experience working within an Information Technology organization supporting enterprise business applications
- Ability to proactively identify opportunities for improvement and drive solutions with minimal supervision
- Experience collaborating with geographically dispersed or remote teams
Benefits
Comp & perks- Training opportunities
- Diversity, inclusion, and belonging commitment
- Accessible recruitment process and reasonable adjustments
- Collaborative and inspirational work environment