What are the responsibilities and job description for the MES Consultant Critical Manufacturing (CM MES) & Project Management position at K&K Global Talent Solutions?
K&K Global Talent Solutions Inc. is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the Canada and the USA region since 1993.
This position is with one of our clients in USA, who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.
Job Title: MES Consultant Critical Manufacturing (CM MES) & Project Management
Location: Boise, ID /onsite
Position type: Full time/Permanent role
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:
Critical Manufacturing MES Expertise
• Configure and customize Critical Manufacturing MES applications and workflows.
• Design and implement:
o Production Dispatching
o WIP Tracking
o Genealogy & Traceability
o Resource Management
o Quality Management
o Non-Conformance & CAPA Processes
o Electronic Work Instructions
o SPC/Data Collection
• Develop and support extensions, workflows, and integrations within the CM MES platform.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Roles & Responsibilities
MES Solution Delivery
• Lead implementation, upgrade, enhancement, and support activities for Critical Manufacturing MES.
• Gather and analyze business requirements from manufacturing stakeholders.
• Design and configure MES solutions aligned with production, quality, and traceability requirements.
• Drive standardization and optimization of manufacturing execution processes across sites.
• Support digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Critical Manufacturing MES Expertise
• Configure and customize Critical Manufacturing MES applications and workflows.
• Design and implement:
o Production Dispatching
o WIP Tracking
o Genealogy & Traceability
o Resource Management
o Quality Management
o Non-Conformance & CAPA Processes
o Electronic Work Instructions
o SPC/Data Collection
• Develop and support extensions, workflows, and integrations within the CM MES platform.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Integration & Technical Leadership
• Lead MES integrations with:
o SAP ECC / S/4HANA
o ERP Systems
o PLM Systems
o Equipment Automation (SECS/GEM)
o Manufacturing Data Platforms
o Data Historians
o Reporting and Analytics Systems
• Work with technical architects to define integration architecture and API strategies.
• Support data migration, validation, and deployment activities.
Project Management
• Manage end-to-end MES projects and workstreams.
• Develop project plans, schedules, resource plans, and milestone tracking.
• Monitor scope, risks, dependencies, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies and stakeholder governance meetings.
• Ensure timely project execution while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Drive vendor and offshore team coordination.
Stakeholder Management
• Partner with manufacturing leaders, engineering teams, business analysts, and IT teams.
• Conduct workshops and solution reviews with senior stakeholders.
• Prepare executive-level status reports and project dashboards.
• Act as the primary liaison between business users and technical teams.
Testing & Deployment
• Lead SIT, UAT, Performance Testing, and Production Readiness activities.
• Develop test strategies and deployment plans.
• Coordinate cutover activities and post-production support.
• Ensure successful knowledge transfer to support organizations.
Continuous Improvement
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend MES-driven improvements.
• Support Smart Factory and Manufacturing Excellence initiatives.
• Define and track manufacturing KPIs and system performance metrics.
• Drive automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
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Required Skills
Functional Skills
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations
• Shop Floor Control
• Production Scheduling & Dispatching
• WIP Management
• Product Genealogy & Traceability
• Quality & Compliance Management
• Manufacturing Process Optimization
• Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing
Technical Skills
• Critical Manufacturing MES (CM MES)
• MES Configuration & Customization
• SQL Server / Oracle Database
• REST APIs & Web Services
• XML / JSON
• Manufacturing Equipment Integration
• SAP ECC / S/4HANA Integration
• Data Analytics & Reporting Tools
Project Management Skills
• Agile / Scrum Methodology
• Waterfall Delivery Model
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Budget Management
• Vendor Management
• Resource Planning
• Executive Communication
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Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification.
• Critical Manufacturing MES certification preferred.
• Experience in Semiconductor, Electronics, High-Tech, or Automotive Manufacturing.
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Desired Experience
• 8 years of MES consulting and manufacturing systems experience.
• 5 years of hands-on Critical Manufacturing MES implementation experience.
• 3 years of Project or Program Management experience.
• Experience leading global MES deployments across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Experience managing onsite-offshore delivery models.
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Key Competencies
• Manufacturing Domain Expertise
• Solution Architecture & Design
• Leadership & Team Management
• Client Relationship Mana