Systems Engineer III

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on, experienced ERP Solutions Engineer with expertise in Aptean Manufacturing ERP (M2M) to lead the design, configuration, and support of our ERP platform. This role is critical to ensuring our M2M system effectively supports manufacturing operations, engineering processes, and financial integration across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong functional and technical knowledge of M2M, with the ability to translate complex manufacturing requirements into scalable ERP solutions. This individual will act as both a solution owner and escalation point, driving system improvements, standardization, and integration with adjacent tools.

Responsibilities

• M2M Solution Ownership: Lead end-to-end lifecycle of ERP enhancements within Aptean M2M, including requirements, design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Manufacturing Process Alignment
  
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to support:
    
    • BOM and routing structures
    • Production control and shop floor processes
    • Inventory and supply chain management
    • Costing and financial integration
• ERP Configuration: Configure and optimize M2M modules, prioritizing standard functionality and minimizing customizations
• Escalation Support: Serve as the primary escalation point for complex M2M ERP issues, including production-impacting scenarios
• Integration & Data Flow: Support and troubleshoot integrations between M2M and adjacent systems (planning, MES, reporting tools), ensuring data accuracy and continuity
• Testing & Validation: Define and execute test scenarios to validate manufacturing and financial processes end-to-end
• Documentation: Develop concise, structured documentation (process flows, system overviews, data mapping) to support long-term sustainability
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve ERP usage, streamline processes, and enhance system performance

Skills & Experience

1. ERP Depth M2M Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience with Aptean Manufacturing ERP (M2M) configuration and support
2. Manufacturing Depth
   Strong understanding of:
   
   
   1. BOMs, routings, and engineering change processes
   2. Production scheduling and shop floor execution
   3. Inventory, procurement, and supply chain workflows
   4. Costing and financial integration
3. ERP Lifecycle Experience:
   Proven experience delivering ERP enhancements, upgrades, or implementations within a manufacturing environment
4. Technical & Integration of Knowledge:
   
   
   1. Understanding of M2M data structures and workflows
   2. Experience with system integrations, data mapping, and troubleshooting
   3. Exposure to reporting tools (Power BI or similar) preferred
5. Problem Solving & Support:
   Ability to diagnose and resolve complex ERP issues impacting operations
6. Communication:
   Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language

Key Attributes

Hands-On Practitioner: Deeply familiar with M2M system behavior-not just high-level ERP concepts

• Manufacturing-Oriented: Understands real-world production environments and constraints
• Solution-Oriented: Focuses on practical, scalable solutions over theoretical design
• Ownership Mindset: Takes responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks
• Continuous Improvement Focus: Looks for ways to optimize processes and system usage

Nature of Support

This role supports our Exeter, New Hampshire manufacturing site, which produces high-reliability, radiation-hardened electronic solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. This includes:

• Designing, Implementing and Supporting mission-critical manufacturing and ERP processes
• Acting as the primary escalation point for high-priority ERP-related issues
• Ensuring consistent, reliable system performance to support mission critical business functions.
• Partnering with business teams to ensure ERP alignment with operational needs
• Available to be onsite regularly to provide onsite support, user guidance, and training

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.

About Us

About Frontgrade


At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world's most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.


Why Work for Us


We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That's why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You'll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you're building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.


Additional Information


This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.


Other benefits include:

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave