Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer-Maryville, TN

Newell Brands•Maryville, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Engineering Degree
Interest in manufacturing and Industry 4.0
Experience with MES plant manufacturing 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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python programming or any coding language preferred
Experience with Ignition MES by Inductive Automation platform preferred
3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Continuous Improvement experience

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