Specialist – Shopfloor IT/ MES Body

Specialist – Shopfloor IT/ MES Body

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in industry (automotive production preferred)
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in IT, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related fields
• 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

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
• This Role is carried out responsibly in factual cooperative collaboration with supervisors, employees, involved and affected departments – in compliance with existing guidelines, standards and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)