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WireCo WorldGroup

Manufactures wire ropes and synthetic ropes

JD Edwards Developer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Nogueira, Portugal
In PersonOccasional travel to WireCo locations and manufacturing facilities may be required.
IT OperationsEnterprise Applications

About the job

Requirements
  • At least three years of hands-on JD Edwards EnterpriseOne development experience, preferably in EnterpriseOne 9.2.
  • Familiarity with Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Inventory, and Sales functional areas.
  • Hands-on experience with JDE EnterpriseOne development tools, including Object Management Workbench, Form Design Aid, Report Design Aid, and Table Design Aid.
  • Technical experience with NER, C business functions, SQL, data structures, and tables, and experience troubleshooting JDE integrations and customizations.
  • Fluency in Portuguese and proficiency in English for global team collaboration.
Responsibilities
  • Provide JDE application support to users in Portugal and across WireCo as needed, troubleshooting issues in Sales, Procurement, Inventory, Manufacturing, and Finance.
  • Manage assigned incidents and service requests through the global support process, maintaining documentation, ownership, and timely resolution.
  • Liaise with global support and development teams regarding complex or escalated issues.
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain JDE EnterpriseOne 9.2 applications, reports, interfaces, business functions, and custom objects.
  • Develop and support JDE Orchestrator solutions, UDOs, E1 Pages, Watchlists, Form Extensions, and automated workflows where appropriate.
  • Ensure development follows WireCo standards for documentation, testing, security, source control, change management, and production deployment.
  • Promote standard JDE functionality and identify opportunities to simplify or eliminate unnecessary customizations.
  • Analyze current business processes and recommend improvements aligned with global ERP best practices.
  • Work with business users to evaluate enhancement requests for feasibility within standard JDE capabilities.
  • Support training and knowledge-sharing for local end-users and global support staff.
  • Contribute to global team meetings, documentation efforts, and continuous improvement discussions.
  • Build relationships across functional teams and geographies.
  • Occasional travel to WireCo locations and manufacturing facilities may be required.
  • Provide support outside normal business hours when major incidents or business requirements occasionally require it.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with JDE Orchestrator, UDOs, E1 Pages, Watchlists, Form Extensions, and related EnterpriseOne capabilities.
  • Experience supporting global or multinational manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across countries and time zones using standard enterprise collaboration and support tools.

About the company

WireCo WorldGroup makes and sells wire and synthetic ropes for heavy industries around the world. Its products are used in sectors like mining, construction, oil and gas, and ships, and the company also helps customers choose the right rope through a consultative approach. The ropes are manufactured to meet specific needs and budgets, and the company grows its offerings by acquiring other rope and wire manufacturers to expand its product lines. The main goal is to be a leading global supplier by delivering reliable products, tailored solutions, and strong customer service, supported by efficient operations and strategic acquisitions.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$270M

Headquarters

Prairie Village, Kansas

Founded

1931

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What believers are saying

  • WireCo appointed Luis Padilla COO North America on August 10, 2026, strengthening operations.
  • S&P revised WireCo's outlook to Stable on April 16, 2026, citing recovering industrial, energy, and mining demand.
  • August 2026 product launches, including Lankofix, Lankoline 3XR, and Durascend, expand premium ropes.

What critics are saying

  • WireCo cut 122 jobs in June 2025, showing demand weakness and cost pressure.
  • The 2026 Pennsylvania labor case and August 2026 ransomware claim expose legal and cyber fragility.
  • S&P kept WireCo at B/Stable in April 2026 with leverage near six times EBITDA; 2028 debt looms.

What makes WireCo WorldGroup unique

  • WireCo's August 2026 launches show one engineering platform across mining, lifting, fishing, and mooring.
  • The company sells customized steel and synthetic ropes, spanning Casar, Oliveira, Lankhorst, and Euronete brands.
  • WireCo's global manufacturing footprint supports faster service than niche rope rivals.

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Benefits

  • Performance Bonus
  • Training Programs