MES Engineer

Fiberon • New London, NC

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About The Position

The MES Engineer supports and drives projects with the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) engineering team. The role collaborates with engineers, managers, supervisors, and operators to improve Fiberon facilities by developing MES applications and implementing hardware in support of continuous improvement. Relocation assistance is provided.

The position manages day-to-day MES issues and leads software implementations across manufacturing operations. It translates business and operational requirements into functional specifications, supports harmonization of manufacturing requirements and shop-floor processes across business units and sites, and serves as a subject matter expert in MES functionality. The role also supports testing, deployment, change management, training, adoption, and post-deployment enhancements.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience with software development.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer/Software Engineering.
• Technical understanding of computer programming and application development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including adherence to timelines and stakeholder communication.
• Knowledge of Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python, Microsoft SQL databases, HTML, Java, and expression languages.
• Demonstrated experience implementing software applications in a production environment.
• Experience serving as the go-to person for daily software support activities.
• Knowledge of PLCs, programming, tag structures, and data collection.
• Knowledge of SCADA and MES software, such as Ignition.
• Knowledge of ERP functionality, bills of materials (BOMs), part/product configuration, and production scheduling/sequencing.
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP.
• Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, self-starter qualities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day MES-related issues, coordinating with other team members as needed.
• Use Ignition software to design and develop MES front-end applications.
• Define, design, and lead software implementations throughout manufacturing operations.
• Support alignment and harmonization of manufacturing execution requirements and shop-floor processes across multiple business units and sites.
• Translate business and operational requirements into clear, detailed functional specifications for MES solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for MES functionality, including production execution, routing, work instructions, data collection, quality, and traceability.
• Support unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing, and validation before production deployment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on site deployment, change management, training, and adoption of MES solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process standardization, automation, and manufacturing performance improvement enabled by MES.
• Communicate technical concepts and system capabilities to non-technical stakeholders and leadership.
• Create and present project updates, risks, and recommendations to functional and leadership audiences.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and post-deployment enhancements to meet evolving business needs.
• Analyze existing software code and make improvements.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance.
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits.
• Adoption benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree