Configuration Analyst I - Product Engineering Support (Part Time)

Job Title: Configuration Analyst I - Product Engineering Support 39531 - John Deere (Part Time)

Job Description:

Major purpose:

• Develop and support variant configuration data and model structures.
• This includes creating base machines, cost reps, experimental build machine configurations, and other machine variations with supporting 3D CAD visualizations.
• They will complete audits to ensure accuracy of configuration logic and ensure machine model.
• At this level employees are working under the direction of more experienced members of the team and their work may be checked for accuracy.
• Work completed at this level is limited in terms of number of products or functional teams they are supporting.

Major Duties:

• Make recommendations to improve data and analytics systems and platforms, contributing to the continuous improvement and refinement of data and analytics strategy.
• Support collection of business requirements using a variety of methods, such as interviews, document analysis, and workflow analysis, to express requirements clearly and succinctly.
• Work independently to collate and analyze data using predetermined tools, methods, and formats to create standard insights.
• Contribute to the development of and implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
• Consult and educate stakeholders on methods for streamlining and standardizing data recording to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.
• Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.
• Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge:

• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
• Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on acquiring, organizing, protecting and processing data to fulfill business objectives.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing the business requirements that IT solutions must meet.
• Works with full competence to conduct activities to collect, analyze, diagram (model), and report information and data flow, including state changes, to help make strategic decisions, achieve major goals, and solve complex problems. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
• Conducts research and analyzes data without supervision while providing technical guidance as needed in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of customer and market conditions that enables maximum return on investments.
• Works with full competence to utilize the appropriate modeling tool(s) to diagram the requirements from data and state changes, process and process improvements, as well as use cases and user stories. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on maintaining the security, integrity, compliance and continuity of IT systems and services.
• Works with full competence to conduct gap analysis between current and future states to identify components of the overall change strategy. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing, monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on sequencing and scheduling tasks into a project plan.
• Builds engineering solutions without supervision and provides technical guidance on these solutions as needed.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on executing engineering designs using the appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on achieving engineering development targets using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on implementing engineering designs, evaluating outcomes and then making improvements as needed.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on producing technical engineering specifications and related materials.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on how to get results using new and advanced engineering technologies.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on testing, evaluating and improving engineering outcomes.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Specific Position Requirements:

Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain focus software quality process documentation and work instructions
• Process software change requests and problem reports to assure adherence to PDP processes
• Review and verify work process steps performed by Software Engineers for accuracy and completion
• Provide administration and support for various embedded software development tools
• Develop and sustain knowledge sharing tools including various SharePoint sites
• Execute FOCUS onboarding/off boarding duties and schedule training sessions
• Facilitate, and contribute to various meetings regarding process improvements and defects
• Embrace and promote the Charthouse Learning FISH! Philosophy as a means to enhance employee engagement and overall team culture

Required Skills, Knowledge, & Relevant Work Experience:

• Acute attention to detail and focus on process
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of flexibility including the ability to handle rapidly changing priorities
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications as well as the ability to learn new tools

Desired Skills, Knowledge, & Relevant Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
• Experience in embedded software development

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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