Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:
Critical Manufacturing MES Expertise
• Configure and customize Critical Manufacturing MES applications and workflows.
• Design and implement:
o Production Dispatching
o WIP Tracking
o Genealogy & Traceability
o Resource Management
o Quality Management
o Non-Conformance & CAPA Processes
o Electronic Work Instructions
o SPC/Data Collection
• Develop and support extensions, workflows, and integrations within the CM MES platform.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Roles & Responsibilities
MES Solution Delivery
• Lead implementation, upgrade, enhancement, and support activities for Critical Manufacturing MES.
• Gather and analyze business requirements from manufacturing stakeholders.
• Design and configure MES solutions aligned with production, quality, and traceability requirements.
• Drive standardization and optimization of manufacturing execution processes across sites.
• Support digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Critical Manufacturing MES Expertise
• Configure and customize Critical Manufacturing MES applications and workflows.
• Design and implement:
o Production Dispatching
o WIP Tracking
o Genealogy & Traceability
o Resource Management
o Quality Management
o Non-Conformance & CAPA Processes
o Electronic Work Instructions
o SPC/Data Collection
• Develop and support extensions, workflows, and integrations within the CM MES platform.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Integration & Technical Leadership
• Lead MES integrations with:
o SAP ECC / S/4HANA
o ERP Systems
o PLM Systems
o Equipment Automation (SECS/GEM)
o Manufacturing Data Platforms
o Data Historians
o Reporting and Analytics Systems
• Work with technical architects to define integration architecture and API strategies.
• Support data migration, validation, and deployment activities.
Project Management
• Manage end-to-end MES projects and workstreams.
• Develop project plans, schedules, resource plans, and milestone tracking.
• Monitor scope, risks, dependencies, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies and stakeholder governance meetings.
• Ensure timely project execution while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Drive vendor and offshore team coordination.
Stakeholder Management
• Partner with manufacturing leaders, engineering teams, business analysts, and IT teams.
• Conduct workshops and solution reviews with senior stakeholders.
• Prepare executive-level status reports and project dashboards.
• Act as the primary liaison between business users and technical teams.
Testing & Deployment
• Lead SIT, UAT, Performance Testing, and Production Readiness activities.
• Develop test strategies and deployment plans.
• Coordinate cutover activities and post-production support.
• Ensure successful knowledge transfer to support organizations.
Continuous Improvement
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend MES-driven improvements.
• Support Smart Factory and Manufacturing Excellence initiatives.
• Define and track manufacturing KPIs and system performance metrics.
• Drive automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
Required Skills
Functional Skills
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations
• Shop Floor Control
• Production Scheduling & Dispatching
• WIP Management
• Product Genealogy & Traceability
• Quality & Compliance Management
• Manufacturing Process Optimization
• Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing
Technical Skills
• Critical Manufacturing MES (CM MES)
• MES Configuration & Customization
• SQL Server / Oracle Database
• REST APIs & Web Services
• XML / JSON
• Manufacturing Equipment Integration
• SAP ECC / S/4HANA Integration
• Data Analytics & Reporting Tools
Project Management Skills
• Agile / Scrum Methodology
• Waterfall Delivery Model
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Budget Management
• Vendor Management
• Resource Planning
• Executive Communication
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification.
• Critical Manufacturing MES certification preferred.
• Experience in Semiconductor, Electronics, High-Tech, or Automotive Manufacturing.
Desired Experience
• 8+ years of MES consulting and manufacturing systems experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Critical Manufacturing MES implementation experience.
• 3+ years of Project or Program Management experience.
• Experience leading global MES deployments across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Experience managing onsite-offshore delivery models.
Key Competencies
• Manufacturing Domain Expertise
• Solution Architecture & Design
• Leadership & Team Management
• Client Relationship Mana
Salary Range: $94,000 - $110,000 a year
#LI-CM2
