What are the responsibilities and job description for the MES Engineer (SCADA) position at Thomas & Reed, LLC?
MES Engineer
Onsite: San Antiono
LOCAL Candidates ONLY.
SOLID MES/SCADA Engineering system experience is required for consideration.
****Manager is looking for someone with heavy experience in (SCADA) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition and/or (MES) Manufacturing execution systems
The manager is looking for a Manufacturing Engineers with more experience in process setup. Please be sure that your candidates experience in process set up is clearly stated on the resume prior to submittal
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am- 4pm. OT might be required mainly on Fridays but could be some Saturdays as well as required per the projects
This will be for 6 months with the possibility of extension (budget and performance)
1. Target: Provide service from a contractor Manufacturing Engineer specialist in process design, system integrations, MES experience.
This role will be hands-on configuring, deploying, maintaining and improving the current systems deployed on the plant.
2. Specific requirements:
Bachelors degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering or related.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing with a demonstrated history of successfully completing projects and leading new process setup.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, and other engineering software (e.g., Minitab, MATLAB, or similar).
Experience using SQL Server and perform querys to validate information.
Coordinate technical discussions and vendor negotiations.
Experience with ERP systems and simulation software
Strong leadership skills including managing engineering teams and projects.
Experience in preparing and managing project timelines, resources, and budgets.
Highly effective written and verbal communication for creating technical documentation, reports, presentations, and working with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing work environments.
Candidates should be adaptable and prepared to contribute to a variety of tasks as needed by the company and department. This role involves supporting manufacturing engineers and project managers across different stages of projects and must be open to assisting with any task required to help meet the team's objectives.
Previous experience in Automotive / Truck manufacturing industry or any other high volume manufacturing world class industries
3. Task to perform:
To lead multidisciplinary teams may become actively involved, as required, to meet deadlines and resolve issues.
To lead any changes on the MES system, including configuration changes and MES Deployments.
To follow up with the NPI team new introductions involving MES configurations.
To perform and execute training plans, prepare manufacturing document specifications, coordinate pilot builds, and capture and follow up all issues identified in the implementation process.
To keep records and present reports regarding new MES changes.
Get involved in any change related to our MRE System.
To communicate project status to management during periodical reviews as well as execute escalation process as needed.
To support development and execution of training plans for new processes or changes on the system.
To define, manage, track and report MES Budget, regarding capital and expenses.
To coordinate design reviews with vendors, designers and other stakeholders as required
Contractor Engineer should be adaptable and prepared to contribute to a variety of tasks to support other Manufacturing engineers to achieve new product introduction goals
4. Project Schedule:
6 Months contract
Potential extensions per project requirements
If a contract extension is required, it will be notified w/minimum 30 days from the expiration of the previous contract agreement.
5. Work schedule:
40 Hrs. per week
Contractor should be available at specific San Antonio plant working hours to be communicated at the beginning of the contract
OT should be captured by contractor manager and reported on a weekly basis
OT should be preliminary approved by Manager at International (contact to be specified at star the contract)
5 Hrs. of OT per week can be approved w/o previous notice
OT Justification should be captured in weekly report