MES Consultant

Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions across global manufacturing facilities. The role involves defining digital manufacturing strategies, driving large-scale MES transformation programs, and delivering scalable solutions using leading MES platforms such as Sepasoft, AVEVA MES, Siemens Opcenter, Delmia Apriso, SAP MII/ME, and Ignition. The consultant will collaborate with business stakeholders, plant operations teams, OT/IT teams, and system integrators to enable smart manufacturing initiatives and Industry 4.0 transformation.

Responsibilities

Define MES architecture, roadmap, and deployment strategy. Design and implement ISA-95 compliant MES solutions. Lead manufacturing process assessments and digital transformation initiatives. Architect integrations between MES, ERP, SCADA, Historian, and other enterprise systems. Lead global MES implementation programs and delivery governance. Manage stakeholders, customer workshops, and executive presentations. Support pre-sales, solution estimation, and proposal development. Drive best practices, reusable frameworks, and manufacturing intelligence solutions.

Requirements

MES Platforms: Ignition, Sepasoft, AVEVA MES, Siemens Opcenter, Delmia Apriso, SAP ME/MII Standards: ISA-95, ISA-88, ISA-62443, GAMP5 Integration: SAP/Oracle/Infor ERP, SCADA, Historian, LIMS, WMS Technologies: OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle Cloud & Analytics: Azure, AWS, Data Lake, Power BI Architecture: Enterprise Architecture, Solution Design, Cybersecurity, HA/DR Experience: 15+ years in Manufacturing Systems with strong MES implementation and consulting experience