Technical Lead – MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Play a key role in standardizing and scaling Manufacturing Execution Systems across a global manufacturing footprint. This role leads the technical rollout, stabilization, and transition of GE Proficy‑based MES solutions into sustainable operations across multiple plants.

Your Tasks:

• Lead end‑to‑end MES rollout activities across multiple global manufacturing plants using a standardized GE Proficy template

• Assess plant readiness across infrastructure, automation, ERP integration, and processes, and define improvement roadmaps

• Validate MES architecture and integrations with ERP, PLC/SCADA systems, and historians in line with ISA‑95 standards

• Support go‑live and hypercare phases, ensuring operational stability and smooth transition to steady‑state operations

• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of system, interface, and performance issues during rollout and stabilization

• Define and support transition into an Application Management Services (AMS) support model, including L2/L3 structures and SLAs

• Act as the primary technical interface for plant stakeholders through workshops, walkthroughs, and design sessions

• Capture rollout learnings and drive continuous improvements in MES performance, OEE, and system stability

Your Profile:

• Proven hands‑on experience with GE Plant Applications, Proficy for Manufacturing Data (PfMD), and CIMPLICITY

• Experience integrating MES solutions with SAP or other ERP systems, as well as PLC/SCADA environments

• Solid understanding and practical application of ISA‑95 manufacturing architecture standards

• Strong knowledge of shopfloor manufacturing operations and industrial automation systems

• Experience with MES configuration, customization, SQL, and database handling

• Demonstrated experience leading multi‑plant MES rollouts, including go‑live and hypercare phases

• Ability to coordinate and align IT, OT, and plant operations stakeholders in complex delivery environments

• Structured problem‑solving approach, including root cause analysis across MES, ERP, and automation layers

Our Offer:

• A global role with direct impact on MES standardization, system stability, and manufacturing performance

• Close collaboration with manufacturing plants, IT, OT, and automation stakeholders across regions

• Responsibility and ownership within a complex, multi‑plant industrial environment

• A technically focused role at the core of manufacturing digitalization and operational excellence