Senior IT Manufacturing Developer

Job Title: Senior IT Manufacturing Developer

Location: Davenport, Iowa

Employment Type: Full-Time

Security Requirement: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a driven, experienced IT professional with strong expertise in COBOL, a passion for supporting and optimizing manufacturing IT environments, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is also a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR) and able to thrive in a dynamic, compliance-driven environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and support critical Davenport IT environments for Manufacturing operations.
• Oversee integration of manufacturing applications with other internal and external systems.
• Lead production support, project deployment, and offshore development teams.
• Develop deep understanding of Manufacturing business processes and technology needs.
• Direct team activities to ensure successful, timely, and budget-conscious project delivery.
• Guide support team operations to meet SLAs and achieve customer satisfaction goals.
• Develop and manage capital budget request documentation and monthly spend forecasts.
• Ensure alignment with compliance standards including ITAR, DFARS, SOX, and internal audit controls.
• Manage risks proactively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support B2B Commerce and EDI deployment initiatives.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement with measurable business value.
  
  

Key Objectives

• Collaborate with business leaders to prioritize IT projects based on value and resource availability.
• Align multiple business stakeholder needs and manage expectations effectively.
• Establish and maintain third-party supplier relationships to meet staffing and delivery needs.
• Work closely with the Davenport & Satellites IT Manager to optimize resource allocation.
• Build strong partnerships across departments: engineering, procurement, finance, plant leads, etc.
• Inspire teams to generate and implement value-added solutions.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and the project steering team.
• Address and escalate issues and risks appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Support internal and external audits, disaster recovery testing, and annual system testing for compliance with SOX and other regulatory standards.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant IT development or support experience.
• COBOL experience is required.
• Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Visa sponsorship is not available for this position).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Experience with:
• SQL, PL/SQL, and database query tools (SQL Developer, SQL )
• Development in VB.NET, C#, Java, or C
• Manufacturing IT systems and support for HR-related manufacturing systems (e.g., overtime/attendance)
• Application support and operations management
• IT audit processes and Disaster Recovery testing
• Knowledge of Quality Systems, manufacturing processes, and business workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with multiple project management methodologies.
  
  

Screening Questions (to be confirmed before submission):

Full Name:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Related Field:

5 years of IT development or support experience:

COBOL experience:

Experience supporting manufacturing IT systems: Yes / No - (Describe)

Experience managing IT projects (integration, deployment, production support): Yes / No - (Describe)

Experience leading cross-functional or offshore development teams:

Experience with B2B commerce or EDI integrations:

Experience with compliance standards (ITAR, SOX, DFARS): Yes / No - (List specifics)

Experience supporting or managing capital budget requests or forecasts:

SQL / PL/SQL / Database query tools experience (e.g., SQL Developer, SQL ): Yes / No - (List tools used)

Experience in VB.NET, C#, Java, or C programming: Yes / No - (Specify languages)

Experience with application support and operations management:

Familiarity with disaster recovery and IT audit processes (e.g., SOX testing):

Experience working with HR-related manufacturing systems (e.g., overtime, attendance):

Understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows:

Project planning or management methodology experience (e.g., Agile, Waterfall): Yes / No - (List methodologies known)

Experience with vendor management or third-party coordination:

Strong verbal and written communication skills:

Experience providing mentorship or technical leadership:

Motivation / Reason for Interest in This Role:

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile URL:

Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip):

Notice Period (in weeks):

Availability Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

Current Work Authorization (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, etc.):

Expected Salary:

Are you ready to relocate on your own expense and work onsite at Davenport, Iowa / Commute?: