Senior Systems Analyst - Engineering/Product Lifecycle Management

Senior Systems Analyst - Engineering & Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world's most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Check out each of the unique Johnson Outdoor brands in Fishing, Watercraft, Camping and Diving!

The Senior Systems Analyst designs, implements, and supports technical solutions, particularly focused on our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and other applications utilized by our engineering departments. Acts as a key liaison between IT and the engineering teams, ensuring that the PLM system effectively supports product development and data management processes.

Based in either Racine, Wisconsin or Alpharetta, Georgia, you'll have incredible access to a variety of outdoor activities whether skiing and snowmobiling in winter, or kayaking, fishing, sailing, hiking or more in summer. Both areas boast a wide variety of amenities including a vibrant arts and culture scene and a host of unique, creative dining options.

What you will be doing:

• Works with engineering teams to implement and support the PLM solution and related software applications and hardware including day-to-day support, regular maintenance, and periodic upgrades.

• Identities business processes and associated information requirements across engineering and related business units for effective utilization.

• Performs analysis of existing processes, requirements, and business changes to determine potential improvements to processes or system solutions.

• Collaborates with engineering teams to optimize workflows and ensure best practices within the PLM and other engineering systems.

• Assists, and often leads, the implementation of specific process enhancements.

• Assists in data standardization and integration for projects and ongoing application support.

• Provides comprehensive documentation of user requirements, system configurations, and reference guides across the organization.

• Converts information requirements into program specifications and necessary system documentation.

• Provides support for PLM-related projects at corporate and other areas (e.g., Quality, Distribution, Customer Service) as necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, computer science or equivalent.
• Typically requires a minimum of five years of experience implementing, configuring, and maintaining PLM applications (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault ENOVIA) in engineering and/or manufacturing environments. Minimum of 5 years demonstrated package implementation experience and ongoing support, with a strong focus on PLM solutions.
• Prior experience with engineering software solutions beyond PLM (e.g., CAD, CAM, ERP, PIM) is beneficial.

• Experience with a variety of on-premises and hosted/SaaS enterprise-level applications, including PLM systems.

• Prior experience with enterprise software solutions. (e.g., JD Edwards, other large, packaged solutions)

• Experience integrating solutions with ERP platforms (e.g., JD Edwards) and CAD software a significant plus.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to convert business needs into system requirements.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels throughout the organization and external vendors, strong customer service orientation, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive for results.

• Excellent workload management skills to ensure successful completion and balancing of conflicting project priorities.

• Process mapping and documentation experience desired.

• Experience with understanding and writing SQL queries a plus.

• Experience with various analytic and reporting tools (e.g., SAP BO, Tableau) desired.
  
  

  A few pointers about our culture:

  
  
  
  
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out there.
  • We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about inspiring people to actively engage with the amazing awe of the outdoors again and again.
  • We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.
  • We value diversity and team members who are willing to wear multiple hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask for help, to assist others and work together.
  
  
  
  
  

  What you will receive:

  
  
  
  
  • Share in the company's success - Competitive base salary, with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, and eligibility for annual pay increases
  • Find your work/life balance with generous paid time off and holiday benefits, health insurance and wellness plans.
  • Further your career with training opportunities including our tuition assistance program.
  • Plan for your future with our 401k with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, life and LTD insurance, and more.
  
  
  
  
  

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

  If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

  About Us:

  JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; and Jetboil outdoor cooking systems. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $743 million global enterprise with around 1,200 employees across 20 countries.