IT Sr. MES Engineer

MOBIS

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and ongoing operation of manufacturing-related IT systems, with primary ownership of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The role ensures stable production operations and accurate manufacturing data. It supports both PE Richmond and BSA2 (Ellabell, GA) by partnering with cross-functional manufacturing and IT teams to analyze production processes, configure and enhance system functions, integrate shop-floor systems with connected platforms (e.g., ERP, SCADA, PLC/equipment interfaces), and provide technical leadership to optimize workflows, reporting, and overall system performance. The position monitors system availability, troubleshoots incidents, manages upgrades, patches, and security enhancements with IT teams and vendors, and ensures system documentation and user training are maintained to support consistent operation and continuous improvement across both locations.

Requirements

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, OR A RELATED FIELD.
7+ years of experience in MES and/or manufacturing systems management/support in a manufacturing environment; multi-site plant support experience preferred.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production system requirements (traceability, quality, WIP tracking, genealogy, downtime).
Hands-on experience supporting and improving MES and manufacturing-related systems in a production environment.
Experience with system integrations and interfaces (ERP/SCADA/PLC/equipment automation) including troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
Strong SQL skills (MS-SQL) including query tuning and database performance optimization.
Programming/technology skills: C#, .NET, and Java (or equivalent experience supporting custom manufacturing applications).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize issues and respond effectively during production impacts.
Ability to manage multiple projects and schedules across two plants; strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
Strong documentation and training skills (procedures, system configurations, troubleshooting guides) to support standardization.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and external vendors.

Nice To Haves

Automotive manufacturing experience and/or experience supporting high-availability production environments.
Experience with MES implementation projects, and equipment automation interfaces.
Bilingual (English and Korean) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as system owner for manufacturing-related IT systems (including MES and related shop-floor applications), ensuring stable operation and continuous improvement.
Provide IT system management coverage for both PE Richmond and BSA2 (Ellabell, GA), aligning priorities and support activities across locations.
Gather requirements and design system solutions that align with manufacturing processes, traceability, quality, and production objectives.
Configure and enhance MES/manufacturing systems to support workflows, data collection, interfaces, and reporting requirements.
Lead and coordinate implementations and deployments for manufacturing systems, including testing/validation, cutover planning, and go-live support.
Coordinate integrations between MES and connected systems (e.g., ERP, SCADA, PLC/equipment automation) and resolve interface issues.
Monitor system performance and availability; troubleshoot incidents to minimize downtime and production disruption.
Partner with IT Infrastructure/Security and vendors to manage patches, upgrades, access controls, and security enhancements affecting manufacturing systems.
Drive continuous improvement using manufacturing data and system capabilities (automation, cycle time reduction, workflow optimization).
Maintain documentation for system configurations, operating procedures, and troubleshooting; provide user training and guidance.
Coordinate and manage support resources (including operations support coverage as applicable) to ensure consistent execution and service levels.
Owns day-to-day coordination for manufacturing system stability across PE Richmond and BSA2, including incident triage, troubleshooting, and escalation to internal teams/vendors.
Has authority to configure and maintain approved MES/manufacturing system settings, workflows, master data structures, and reporting based on validated business requirements.
Leads coordination of system integrations (MES–ERP/SCADA/PLC/equipment interfaces), including planning, testing, and cutover readiness.
Coordinates and executes system changes (enhancements, patches, upgrades) through defined change control to protect production stability.
Recommends and supports performance optimization actions for applications and databases to maintain reliability and responsiveness.
Coordinates multi-site priorities, schedules, and support coverage to maintain consistent service delivery across both plants.