Senior MES Engineer

Job Summary

Responsible for the development and support of manufacturing execution systems and related shop floor systems. Working closely with regional leaderships. IT staff and cross-functional site resources, this role is responsible for helping to develop the initial business case, funding proposal and staffing requirements for site or product specific MES launches, regional MES/shop/floor deployments and upgrades, as well as long-term production support once projects are delivered. This role leads a team of MES specialists and analysts who manage and support individual projects and manufacturing operations within the responsible locations.

Responsibilities

• Works with the business representatives who specify the standard system template for how MES and shop flow systems are designed, installed, and operated across the global Yanfeng organization.
• Leads, mentors, and coordinates the activities of a dedicated team of IT experts and analysts who design, deploy and support MES and shop floor IT solutions, within the globally specified standard.
• Gathers requirements and rationalizes the business case for proposed MES and shop floor IT solutions that support manufacturing operations.
• Owns vendor relationships to quote, deploy and support MES and shop floor installations.
• Provides an escalation point for project issues and operations support related to MES and shop floor systems.
• Lead, motivate and enable co-workers, including capability and knowledge development needed.

Qualifications

• University degree (bachelor's degree or equivalent experience). An advanced technical degree or applicable graduate degree (MBA) is highly desirable.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT operation, service management, or other IT roles, and with business experience with at least 2 years recent supervisory (management) experience required.
• Management experience with a similar size team and impact.
• Experience with large IT project implementations and business operation.
• Subject matter expertise with manufacturing execution systems/shop floor control systems in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Able to travel to geographic regions where Yanfeng operates, including North America, EMEA and Asia.
• Must have demonstrable knowledge of plant operations, manufacturing, supply chain.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects or programs.
• Proven ability to successfully lead teams.
• Must be able to identify process deficiencies and gaps and propose process changes and solutions to close the gaps.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and to lead others, in a directed effort, to complete projects.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to global cultural diversity elements in the business environment.
• People's leader competence, including mentoring/coaching skills, problem solving skills, good communication skills that can help to build relationships and networks with people in the team, across the organization and external contacts.
• Ability to prioritize, make decisions, follow up and communicate progress.
• Able to focus on the big picture-what is best for the company.
• Has an eye for detail and is well able to identify which are significant and which are not.
• Flexible with time and willingness to support/attend calls outside office hours.
• Actively acquires new knowledge and skills and advocates for new methods, digital systems.