Solutions Engineer

Staffing Lab

Telford, UK

17 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Part-time (≤ 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Compensation

£41,000.0

Working hours

Shift work

Job source

uk.indeed.com

Tech stack

Backup Devices Databases Linux Disaster Recovery Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) UN Electronic Data Interchange for Administration Commerce and Transport Financial Software Linux System Administration Linux Servers Microsoft SQL Server Progress OpenEdge (IDE) Power BI

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Job description

Support, maintain, and continuously improve business-critical systems, with a primary focus on the QAD 2014SE ERP platform. Working across manufacturing and supply chain functions, the role covers ERP administration, database management, EDI integrations, and Linux systems support - liaising closely with business stakeholders, customers, and suppliers., * Administer, support, and enhance the QAD 2014SE ERP system, including Manufacturing, Planning, Inventory, Purchasing, Sales Order Processing, Logistics, and Finance modules.

Maintain and optimise Progress OpenEdge databases, including backups and disaster recovery.
Support and troubleshoot EDI transactions and integrations with customers, suppliers, and logistics partners.
Administer Linux servers supporting QAD and associated applications.
Identify process automation opportunities and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.
Deliver technical documentation and support ERP-related projects end-to-end, including upgrades, testing, and user training., Based on a manufacturing plant floor with exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noise (full PPE and H&S training provided). The role involves representing the company in internal, supplier, and customer meetings.

Requirements

5+ years supporting and developing QAD 2014SE.
Strong Progress OpenEdge / ABL (4GL) and database administration experience.
Linux administration and troubleshooting.
EDI systems and integration experience.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

Automotive industry experience (OEM, Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier).
Microsoft SQL Server and/or Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
Knowledge of MES, ITIL, and EDI standards (EDIFACT, VDA, Odette).
Lean manufacturing, supply chain, or production planning exposure.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

Free parking
On-site parking

About the company

A well-established automotive supplier based in Telford, UK, and part of a leading international automotive manufacturing group. They specialise in Body-in-White (BIW) components and assemblies, providing stamping, machining and assembly solutions to major vehicle manufacturers.