Newell Brands Inc

Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer-Maryville, TN

Newell Brands Inc$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
  • Interest in manufacturing and Industry 4.0 trends.
  • Experience with MES manufacturing systems.
  • Proficient in data analytics using Excel and PowerBi.
  • Machine PLC setup and programming experience necessary.
  • Experience with Python or similar coding language preferred.
  • 3+ years in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage data visualization across the manufacturing floor.
  • Collaborate with IT for optimal system uptime and speed.
  • Validate machine connectivity to data with PLC technicians.
  • Build relationships with operators to enhance the Ignition MES/SCADA system.
  • Lead the transition to the Ignition system on the floor.
  • Design automated data collection methods to replace manual inputs.
  • Utilize data from Ignition MES to enhance machine performance and reduce defects.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous growth and learning.
  • Engagement in digital transformation initiatives.
  • Work on innovative Smart Factory projects.
  • Cross-functional teamwork and collaboration opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 17208

Alternate Locations:

TITLE: Industry 4.0 / Ignition Engineer-Maryville, TN

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

SUPERVISES: 1 Tech

JOB CLASS: Exempt

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:

This position plays a key role in integrating our Ignition MES / PowerBi system into our manufacturing processes. Main duties include collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to detect and identify improvement opportunities and working with teams to create and lead improvement projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage data visualization throughout the manufacturing floor
  • Work with IT to ensure computer & TV uptime and response speed
  • Work with facilities and PLC technicians to validate machine connection to data
  • Create relationships with operators and team leads to improve the Ignition MES/SCADA system
  • Drive the adoption and switch over to the Ignition system throughout the manufacturing floor
  • Create new ideas for machine automated data collection to replace manually input data systems
  • Utilize data in the Ignition MES system to improve machine performance and reduce defects
  • Maintains data for tracking OEE across the plant
  • Create report templates in Excel and PowerBi for easy management data analysis
  • Test out and provide feedback on new Ignition MES features
  • Continuously improve Ignition MES/SCADA platform to drive Smart Factory initiatives
  • Help lead digital transformation at the Newell Brands Maryville, TN plant


JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Good understanding of troubleshooting training/critical thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Data analytics
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills both written and verbal
  • Teamwork and project management skills
  • Strategic thinking, innovation and problem solving
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously
  • Ability to influence and drive positive change
  • Strong interpersonal skills to ensure success in working cross functionally


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Engineering Degree
  • Interest in manufacturing and Industry 4.0
  • Experience with MES plant manufacuring systems
  • Strong desire to grow and continue learning
  • Stay abreast of technology trends and innovations
  • Experience with data in Excel and/or PowerBi
  • Machine PLC setup and programming experience
  • Experience with Python programming or any coding language preferred
  • Experience with Ignition MES by Inductive Automation platform preferred


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • Engineering Degree Required / Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
  • Continuous Improvement experience


Date Posted: Sep 4, 2026

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Size
32,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$770 million
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
+2.9%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
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