MES Consultant Critical Manufacturing (CM MES) & Project Management

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

Critical Manufacturing MES Expertise

• Configure and customize Critical Manufacturing MES applications and workflows.
• Design and implement:
• Production Dispatching
• WIP Tracking
• Genealogy & Traceability
• Resource Management
• Quality Management
• Non-Conformance & CAPA Processes
• Electronic Work Instructions
• 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:
• Production Dispatching
• WIP Tracking
• Genealogy & Traceability
• Resource Management
• Quality Management
• Non-Conformance & CAPA Processes
• Electronic Work Instructions
• 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:
• SAP ECC / S/4HANA
• ERP Systems
• PLM Systems
• Equipment Automation (SECS/GEM)
• Manufacturing Data Platforms
• Data Historians
• 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Key Competencies

• Manufacturing Domain Expertise
• Solution Architecture & Design
• Leadership & Team Management
• Client Relationship Mana

Salary Range: $94,000 - $110,000 a year