$140,000–$180,000 Per Year
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Automotive Manufacturing, Backlog Prioritization, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, Customer Acquisition, Establish Priorities, Industrial Engineering, Industry/Trade Analysis, Inventory Management, Legal, Loan Funding, Logistics, Logistics Management, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations Management, Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM), Process Management, Product Backlog, Product Management, Requirements Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Sprint Planning, Student Loans, Supply Chain, Toyota Production System (TPS), Warehousing, Writing Skills
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina is seeking a Principal Engineer to serve as the functional domain expert for Siemens Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) OpCenter EXDS Logistics. This strategic role bridges business requirements with system capabilities to optimize inbound/outbound logistics, warehouse management, and inventory operations at the battery plant.
This individual will lead process mapping, backlog management, and implementation guidance while ensuring end-user adoption through training and change management support.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or related discipline
- 8+ years of experience in MES/LES environments with 5+ years working with Siemens OpCenter (preferably EXDS)
- Demonstrated expertise in logistics operations including inbound/outbound processes, warehouse management, and inventory control
- Strong ability to build and manage a product backlog and author detailed user stories
- Experience acting as a business-IT liaison in Agile delivery teams
- Excellent collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with EXDS Logistics module specifically in automotive or battery manufacturing
- Exposure to Logistics Execution Systems (LES) in addition to MES platforms
- SAFe or Scrum certification
- Knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean logistics principles
Roles & Responsibilities
- Act as the primary functional domain expert for Siemens MOM OpCenter EXDS Logistics
- Lead process mapping workshops with manufacturing and logistics stakeholders to identify gaps and translate requirements into functional specifications
- Provide implementation guidance to the development team based on deep knowledge of OpCenter EXDS capabilities
- Build and maintain a detailed product backlog in Jira, ensuring user stories and epics are refined and tied to measurable business value
- Partner with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives based on operational impact and feasibility
- Act as the primary liaison between business users, IT teams, and development squads
- Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
- Stay current with Siemens OpCenter EXDS capabilities and broader MES/LES industry trends
- Drive end-user adoption through training plans, user guides, and hands-on coaching
Base Salary Range : $140,000 to $180,000 Per Annum
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Me dical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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