Production Data Engineer Specialist (Birmingham)

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Merwan Zattam
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Salary: $20 - $24 per hour

A bit about us:

We exist to make better buildings faster. We are part of a larger framework - Design Manufacture Construct (DMC) - that guide building design so that construction can leverage manufacturing productivity. We’re made up of smart architects, engineers, manufacturers, programmers, and other generalists that are united by the notion that to make great things intelligently is a worthy pursuit. We are seeking a talented and energetic Architects to join our design group. Job description: As a Program Architect, you will work with project teams in a dynamic, rapid-growth work environment with bright and talented engineers, architects, designers, builders, crafters, and manufacturers to improve and deploy a prototype building program and to build an alternative to the traditional construction industry. From desk to factory floor to job sites and client meetings, you will be challenged to develop your skills in a new field, taking a critical role in project delivery via the DMC methodology

Why join us?

We offer the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including: health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

Job Details

Position Overview
This role sits directly on the manufacturing floor and is responsible for tracking, counting, and entering material usage data in real-time. The environment operates on a Design Manufacture Construct (DMC) model, where multiple products are being built simultaneously across production lines.

The Data Entry Clerk will play a critical role in ensuring accurate material tracking, helping the business understand what is actually being consumed vs. estimated.

Key Responsibilities
? Observe production activity and track materials being used in real-time (e.g., screws, drywall, paint, welding wire, etc.)
? Accurately count and log subcomponents going into larger assemblies (“Ubers” and subcomponents)
? Input data into internal systems, ensuring it is organized, usable, and aligned with SKUs
? Navigate internal applications to:
? Select station
? Track activity
? Search and assign correct SKUs
? Perform basic estimations and calculations
? Cross-reference drawings and production plans to understand materials and quantities
? Monitor multiple production lines where different products are being built simultaneously
? Support inventory and supply chain accuracy (e.g., triggering reorders when materials are depleted)
? Continuously identify opportunities to improve tracking processes and efficiency

Key Skills & Requirements
? Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
? Ability to count, estimate, and perform quick mental math
? Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (forklifts, active production floor)
? Situational awareness. Able to observe and track multiple activities at once
? Self-sufficient and proactive
? Basic to intermediate technical/computer skills (navigating systems, toggling between views)
? Ability to read and interpret basic drawings or layouts
? Strong problem-solving skills and process-oriented thinking

Training
? Will include 2–3 days of onboarding/orientation
? Hands-on training within the production environment
What Success Looks Like
? Accurately capturing real material usage vs. estimates
? Understanding how components are built and what goes into each product
? Creating a repeatable, intelligent process for tracking materials
? Being able to observe a process (e.g., wall build, welding, painting) and log all contributing materials correctly

Ideal Candidate
Someone who is:
? Detail-oriented and methodical
? Naturally curious and observant
? Comfortable working on a production floor
? Able to connect what they see physically with data systems
? Strong with numbers, counting, and logical thinking

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