Digital Manufacturing Systems Manager

Linde•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Manufacturing Systems Manager will lead the development and execution of a new facility's digital manufacturing roadmap. This includes establishing the necessary systems, infrastructure, and data architecture to support world-class powder manufacturing operations. The role involves defining and implementing the facility's IT and OT network architecture, creating a secure and scalable shop-floor LAN segregated from the corporate network while allowing controlled data exchange. The manager will serve as the technical lead for Oracle ERP implementation, ensuring seamless integration of manufacturing, inventory, maintenance, quality, purchasing, and production processes. Additionally, they will lead the selection, design, implementation, and commissioning of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for electronic batch records, production tracking, genealogy, process monitoring, quality management, and real-time visibility. The role also includes leading the implementation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for asset management, preventive maintenance, spare parts, work orders, and equipment reliability, as well as the facility's Building Management System (BMS) for HVAC, environmental controls, utilities, clean rooms, and compressed air systems. A key aspect is developing and managing the integration strategy between ERP, MES, CMMS, BMS, SCADA, PLC, historian, laboratory, and reporting systems. The manager will drive automation and digitization by integrating sensors, instrumentation, controls, and software for real-time visibility into process performance, equipment health, production efficiency, and product quality. Collaboration with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, IT, and leadership teams is essential for establishing digital standards, cybersecurity, data governance, and long-term technology strategies, aiming to deliver measurable business value through increased automation, improved data visibility, enhanced process control, reduced manual data handling, improved equipment reliability, and accelerated decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
5 years of experience implementing digital, automation, or data focused solutions in manufacturing.
Hands on skills in Python, SQL, JavaScript, C#, or similar programming/scripting languages.
Some exposure to modern data analysis or AI‑supported tools.
Experience working with PLCs, SCADA, MES, historians, or sensor systems.
Ability to build dashboards using Power BI, Grafana, Ignition, or similar tools.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to convert raw data into actionable insights.
Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
Experience participating in multi‑stakeholder projects, preferably involving digital systems or process optimization.
Strong communication skills and a structured approach to technical problem‑solving.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to modern data analysis or AI‑supported tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of a new facility's digital manufacturing roadmap.
Establish systems, infrastructure, and data architecture for powder manufacturing operations.
Define and implement the facility's IT and OT network architecture, including a secure shop-floor LAN.
Serve as the technical lead for Oracle ERP implementation activities.
Lead the selection, design, implementation, and commissioning of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
Lead the implementation and integration of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Lead implementation of the facility Building Management System (BMS).
Develop and manage the integration strategy between ERP, MES, CMMS, BMS, SCADA, PLC, historian, laboratory, and reporting systems.
Drive automation and digitization initiatives by integrating sensors, instrumentation, controls, and software platforms.
Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, IT, and leadership teams to establish digital standards, cybersecurity requirements, data governance practices, and long-term technology strategies.