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At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
The IT Solutions Engineer is responsible for the support, maintenance, development, and continuous improvement of business-critical systems, with a primary focus on the QAD 2014SE ERP platform. Working closely with business stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and external partners, the role ensures that enterprise applications, integrations, and infrastructure support operational excellence across manufacturing and supply chain functions.
The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise in QAD, Progress OpenEdge technologies, Linux environments, and EDI integrations.
Experience within the automotive manufacturing sector, including knowledge of OEM and Tier supplier processes, is highly desirable.
The role involves but is not limited to: -
ERP Systems Support & Development
Provide administration, support, maintenance, and enhancement of the QAD 2014SE ERP environment.
Work with business users to gather requirements and deliver scalable ERP solutions.
Support ERP modules including:
Manufacturing
Planning
Inventory Management
Purchasing
Sales Order Processing
Logistics
Finance interfaces
Involvement in system upgrades, patches, testing, and deployment activities.
Database Administration
Maintain and optimise Progress OpenEdge databases.
Perform routine database monitoring, backup management, and disaster recovery activities.
Integration & EDI Management
Support and maintain EDI transactions with customers, suppliers, and logistics partners.
Troubleshoot EDI communication issues and data mapping errors.
Develop and support system integrations between QAD and external applications.
Collaborate with third-party vendors and customers during onboarding and implementation activities.
Linux Systems Administration
Administer Linux servers supporting QAD and associated applications.
Monitor system health, performance, security, and capacity.
Business Solutions & Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to automate manual business processes.
Participate in digital transformation initiatives.
Produce technical documentation, support procedures, and knowledge articles.
Collaborate with IT, operations, and functional teams to improve system utilisation and business performance.
Project Delivery
Participate in IT projects from requirements gathering through implementation and support.
Provide technical leadership on ERP-related initiatives.
Support testing, user training, and change management activities.
Coordinate with external consultants and software vendors where required.
Any other duties as reasonably requested.
Essential Experience:
Technical Skills:
Minimum 5 years' experience supporting and developing QAD 2014SE.
Strong experience with:
Progress OpenEdge / ABL (4GL).
Progress Database Administration and Maintenance.
Linux administration and troubleshooting.
EDI systems and integrations.
Customer and Supplier Portal support.
Experience supporting manufacturing ERP processes.
Strong understanding of enterprise application integration concepts.
Database performance tuning and optimisation experience.
Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
Business Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable Experience:
Automotive industry experience (OEM, Tier 1 or Teir 2 supplier).
Microsoft SQL Server administration and development.
Microsoft Platforms: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI.
Experience with API integration and web services.
Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES).
ITIL foundation knowledge.
Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, including familiarity with:
Lean manufacturing processes.
EDI standards such as EDIFACT, VDA and Odette.
Customer scheduling and sequencing.
Supply chain and logistics operations.
Production planning and inventory management.
Quality and traceability requirements.
Personal Attributes:
Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, including familiarity with:
Lean manufacturing processes.
EDI standards such as EDIFACT, VDA and Odette.
Customer scheduling and sequencing.
Supply chain and logistics operations.
Production planning and inventory management.
Quality and traceability requirements.
Work Environment:
Plant conditions necessitate exposure to heat, cold, dust, hot objects, and loud noises within our manufacturing environment. Full Health and Safety training and PPE provided for all conditions.
The successful candidate must follow defined escalation process and take appropriate action relating to poor Quality, Cost & Delivery performance
There is a requirement to act on behalf of “the company” during internal, supplier and customer meetings, representing the company’s best interests at all times.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Regular / Permanent
Cosma International
