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ERP Consultant roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree maps to an eligible CIP code in computer science, information systems, or engineering. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build implementation and configuration experience in systems like SAP or Oracle.
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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
JOB SUMMARY
As an ERP Systems Business Analyst, you will partner with the business, interface with multiple stakeholders, gather requirements, and provide a clear road map for all development projects while being responsible as site owner for all functional areas in regard to the business systems.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establishing ERP needs via business process analysis and consultation.
- Provide business guidance and strategy to leverage current ERP capabilities.
- Lead the business in proper ERP utilization, deployment and upgrades.
- Assess all requests for new projects, initiatives and enhancements to the ERP systems.
- Coordination of ERP related activities with Development Team.
- Coordinate testing to ensure quality of ERP upgrades, patches and/or enhancements.
- Ensure adherence to ERP change control process.
- Providing technical support and training of ERP end-users.
- Documenting ERP processes.
- Adhering to company policies and industry regulations.
- Keeping abreast of the latest ERP upgrades and offerings.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in an ERP or related field in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
- A minimum of 3 years working with Microsoft SSRS and Relational databases using SQL (preferably Oracle).
- Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Access.
- Ability to effectively work with end users and business teams for requirements gathering, understanding customer needs, testing, etc.
- U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Infor LN is desired.
- Great organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication abilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to be proactive and take initiative.
- Works independently with minimal guidance required.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- A background in business administration and/or project management.
- Strong business analysis background with a track record of delivering large, complex ERP projects.
- Experience working in an Aerospace and Defense environment.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A GREAT PLACE TO WORK NEEDS A GREAT WAY OF WORKING
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
INTRODUCTION
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
JOB SUMMARY
As an ERP Systems Business Analyst, you will partner with the business, interface with multiple stakeholders, gather requirements, and provide a clear road map for all development projects while being responsible as site owner for all functional areas in regard to the business systems.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establishing ERP needs via business process analysis and consultation.
- Provide business guidance and strategy to leverage current ERP capabilities.
- Lead the business in proper ERP utilization, deployment and upgrades.
- Assess all requests for new projects, initiatives and enhancements to the ERP systems.
- Coordination of ERP related activities with Development Team.
- Coordinate testing to ensure quality of ERP upgrades, patches and/or enhancements.
- Ensure adherence to ERP change control process.
- Providing technical support and training of ERP end-users.
- Documenting ERP processes.
- Adhering to company policies and industry regulations.
- Keeping abreast of the latest ERP upgrades and offerings.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in an ERP or related field in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
- A minimum of 3 years working with Microsoft SSRS and Relational databases using SQL (preferably Oracle).
- Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Access.
- Ability to effectively work with end users and business teams for requirements gathering, understanding customer needs, testing, etc.
- U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Infor LN is desired.
- Great organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication abilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to be proactive and take initiative.
- Works independently with minimal guidance required.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- A background in business administration and/or project management.
- Strong business analysis background with a track record of delivering large, complex ERP projects.
- Experience working in an Aerospace and Defense environment.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A GREAT PLACE TO WORK NEEDS A GREAT WAY OF WORKING
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an ERP Consultant
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List published by DHS. Information Systems, Computer Science, and Industrial Engineering codes commonly support ERP Consultant roles, but Management Information Systems classifications vary by institution.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the hiring entity, not just the parent company, is enrolled in E-Verify. Subsidiaries and staffing agencies sometimes operate under separate EINs, so the specific legal employer on your offer letter must have active E-Verify participation.
Align your I-983 training plan to ERP deliverables
Your I-983 must connect training objectives to specific ERP modules, implementation phases, or functional areas you'll work in. Vague plans citing 'general IT experience' invite DSO pushback. Tie each learning goal to a measurable outcome, such as completing a go-live cycle or configuring a specific business process.
Target consulting firms with established OPT onboarding
Use Migrate Mate to filter ERP Consultant roles at employers who have filed STEM OPT training plans before. Firms with prior OPT hires have HR workflows already built for I-9 reverification and the 60-day reporting cycle, which reduces delays between your offer letter and your start date.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to negotiate confidently
Look up the prevailing wage for ERP Consultant roles in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation. Knowing the DOL wage level for your SOC code and location lets you identify whether an offer meets the floor required if your employer later files an LCA for H-1B visa sponsorship.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS recommends submitting your I-765 extension application at least 90 days before your current OPT EAD expires. If your application is filed on time and remains pending, a 180-day cap-gap provision keeps your work authorization intact while USCIS processes the request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an ERP Consultant role qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on your degree, not the job title alone. USCIS evaluates STEM OPT eligibility based on your degree's CIP code appearing on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or Management Information Systems typically qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your degree to an approved CIP code before recommending the extension to USCIS.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my ERP Consultant employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify as a condition of hiring you on STEM OPT. This applies to the specific legal entity listed on your offer letter, not just the corporate parent or affiliated entities. You can verify enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool on the E-Verify website. Employers who are not enrolled cannot lawfully employ STEM OPT students, and your DSO will require proof of enrollment before signing your I-20 recommendation.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an ERP Consultant position?
Your I-983 must describe how the ERP Consultant role provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. Include the specific ERP platform you'll work on, the modules or functional areas covered, measurable learning objectives tied to each phase of the engagement, and your supervisor's qualifications. USCIS and your DSO expect the training plan to connect your coursework to on-the-job learning, so generic IT descriptions are insufficient.
How does the cap-gap rule protect my work authorization during H-1B processing?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT EAD expires, the cap-gap provision automatically extends your F-1 status and work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your STEM OPT EAD technically lapses, but the cap-gap extension, reflected in an updated I-20 from your DSO, covers the gap between your EAD expiry and the H-1B start date. You must maintain valid F-1 status throughout for the extension to apply.
Where can I find ERP Consultant jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters ERP Consultant listings specifically for F-1 STEM OPT candidates and shows employers with E-Verify enrollment and prior OPT hiring history. Searching by role and work authorization status on Migrate Mate surfaces positions where the hiring process is already structured to accommodate the I-983 training plan, 60-day reporting requirements, and EAD verification steps that come with STEM OPT employment.