Systems Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between quality, manufacturing, inventory and technical teams to empower operations through digital capabilities and the Sentinel application
• Lead configuration and support for the Sentinel application including design for new product flows, new part setups, stations, assemblies, inspections, automated workflows and lead User Acceptance Testing that reflect plant processes and product genealogy
• Ensure accurate tracking of product processing, product inventory, and quality movement and the creation of complete product history records.
• Work with cross-functional teams and leadership to support and build enhancements for new processes and product lines
• Troubleshoot, track, and execute root cause analysis on product and process issues within Sentinel identified by cross-functional teams.
• Clearly communicate system and production process changes and ideas to both hourly and salaried employees.
• Serve as a communication link between shop-floor operations and Corporate IT.
• Usage of AI on plant data to bring new insights and value.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience with how configurable software applications are maintained (products, automated workflows, rules, permissions, master data)
• Experience working with company or plant‑level applications (manufacturing, quality, MES, ERP, or similar), with hands‑on exposure to system configuration and designing enhancements for business purposes.
• Understanding of digital quality controls, product history records, and traceability requirements in a manufacturing environment with discipline to balance quality requirements with production needs to ensure customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

Must be willing and able to work in a foundry and manufacturing environment with exposure to hot and cold weather conditions. The role requires time spent in active production areas as well as office and system-related work.

Amsted is a privately held, 100% employee-owned company! Our commitment to employee’s professional satisfaction includes creating space and opportunities to be creative and an integral part of our innovation journey and business success.

The base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. The exact salary will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for participation in a competitive bonus program based on individual and company performance.

Amsted Rail offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well‑being, and long‑term financial security. Available benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage
• Life insurance, short‑term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — Amsted Rail is 100% employee‑owned
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement, education assistance, and career development programs
• Fitness membership reimbursement and health/well‑being reimbursements
• Charitable gift matching and volunteer opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO vacation and sick leave), including floating holidays

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000