Specialist, Shopfloor IT & Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

2d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are seeking a Specialist for Shopfloor IT & Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to play a crucial role in planning and implementing our MES platform. This role involves end-to-end business responsibility for the MES platform, including Worker Guidance, Reporting, Yard management software, Pick by systems, Vehicle Identification and localization, and Data Collection interfaces with production equipment. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to identify needs, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement. The position requires ensuring seamless integration of state-of-the-art technology on the shopfloor, with a focus on MES integration. Project coordination in terms of time, costs, and quality, including preparation, implementation, training, and documentation, is essential. You will support the planning of Production/Shopfloor systems from concept through implementation and final acceptance, developing specifications, leading progress meetings, and conducting joint concept/review releases. Additionally, you will develop, realize, and manage critical production and operations reports, and manage supplier relationships, including tracking open points, answering questions, supporting equipment connectivity, testing, and documentation. Commissioning and acceptance activities include availability tests, training, defect processing, final acceptance, and lessons learned.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in automotive production Paint Shop
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related field. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in Production/Shopfloor systems and/or production systems such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Worker Guidance, Reporting, Yard management software (Repair), Pick by (light, voice...), Vehicle Identification and localization, and Data interface with production equipment
• Ability to quickly adapt to a complex production and IT landscape in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to ensure operational efficiency
• Basic knowledge about automation technology/PLCs and modern interface technologies
• Project management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Autonomous working approach
• Willingness to travel both domestic and internationally
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Big Data analytics, and their application in improving shopfloor operations
• Basic knowledge about automation technology/PLCs and modern interface technologies
• Ability to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains through the implementation of IT solutions and methodologies
• Experiences from automotive (OEM and Tier 1)

Responsibilities

• End-to-end business responsibility for planning the MES platform, including Worker Guidance, Reporting, Yard management software (Repair), Pick by (light, voice...), Vehicle Identification and localization, and Data Collection interfaces with production equipment.
• Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders (automation, maintenance, IT, industrial engineering, etc.) as well as external suppliers to identify technological and business needs, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring the seamless integration of state-of-the-art technology on the shopfloor, with a focus on the integration of the MES system.
• Project coordination in terms of time, costs, and quality (preparation, implementation, training, and documentation of all necessary project milestones).
• Supporting the planning of Production/Shopfloor systems from concept through implementation phase to final acceptance.
• Developing specifications, leading progress meetings with all relevant production planners, and conducting joint concept/review releases with production teams.
• Developing specifications, realization, and management of reports critical to production and operations.
• Supplier Management: Tracking open points, answering questions from suppliers, supporting equipment connectivity, testing, and completing documentation.
• Commission and Acceptance: Conducting availability tests, training, open points tracking (defect processing), final acceptance, and lessons learned.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level