What you'll do

• Lead the installation, configuration, and integration of QAD ERP systems for automotive, medical, food processing clients, etc…
• Collaborate with operations teams to align ERP functionality with manufacturing processes, including production planning, inventory management and quality control.
• Support process optimization by leveraging QAD and Redzone capabilities to improve efficiency and data transparency.
• Provide technical guidance and training to end-users, ensuring smooth adoption and system utilization.
• Act as a bridge between IT and business operations, translating technical requirements into practical solutions.
• Facilitate, document and manage business driven process identification through to vendor technical specs using third-party and proprietary process automation tools/software

• Oversee the setup, validation, and ongoing maintenance of master data elements—including material, routings, suppliers, customers, and resources—to ensure data accuracy and integrity across the enterprise.
• Establish and enforce master data governance standards, change-control processes, and documentation to support consistent and compliant system usage.
• Conduct periodic data audits to identify inconsistencies, duplicates, and compliance issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Support the administration of user roles, permissions and security protocols within QAD to maintain system integrity and alignment with internal controls.
• Assist with system configuration updates, environment refreshes and coordination of patches or upgrades in collaboration with IT teams.

• Develop and execute test plans, including functional, integration and user acceptance testing, to validate system changes and new configurations.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to data, configuration, or workflow errors, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
• Work with quality teams to integrate QAD capabilities with existing quality management processes (e.g., non-conformance, corrective actions, traceability).
• Document system processes, data standards and testing procedures to support knowledge sharing and compliance with audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, workflow efficiency and overall system reliability through structured QA methodologies.

Who you are

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science,  Industrial Engineering or a realated technical discipline or Business Administration or a realted field. 
• Experienced in QAD/Redzone ERP implementation, including installation, customization, and process configuration.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and business processes within the automotive industry.
• Knowledgeable in master data structures, data governance, and ERP administration best practices.
• Familiarity with Redzone or similar connected workforce platforms is a plus.
• Experienced in quality assurance methods, including test planning, defect tracking, and system validation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical, operational, and quality teams.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• You are self-motivated and driven with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well spoken with powerful presentation skills, especially when interacting with customers.
• You are characterized by a precise, independent, and structured way of working in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• With an agile mindset you are not afraid of diving into uncharted waters.
• Your English skills are solid, German and/or Spanish is a plus.
• You are comfortable with extensive travel (up to 100% of your working time), typically Monday through Friday, depending on client and project needs.
• You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Good to know

• We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
• You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• We offer mentorship and onboarding programs and a flat hierarchy.
• You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
• We offer national and international travel opportunities.
• You have career opportunities in a fast-growing company and work in small, efficient project teams.