Senior Systems Specialist - MES

Cochlear Limited; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Limited in Brisbane, Australia, is seeking a Senior Systems Specialist – Manufacturing Execution Systems to drive digital transformation across our manufacturing operations. You will lead MES implementation, optimize configurations, ensure data integrity and partner with engineering, quality and logistics to deliver practical system solutions.

You will champion training and change management, monitor performance and support audits to drive continuous improvement, enhancing efficiency,

Qualifications

• Experience implementing, supporting or optimising MES within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, data management and workflows.
• Experience testing, validating, troubleshooting and improving systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to coordinate projects and deliver outcomes in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead MES implementation, configuration and optimization across manufacturing operations.
• Maintain master data, workflows, routings, equipment records and system configurations.
• Coordinate MES testing, validation, deployment and issue resolution.
• Deliver user training and change management activities to drive adoption.
• Ensure quality, compliance and traceability in manufacturing processes.

Skills

MES implementation

Manufacturing operations

Master data & workflows

Testing & validation

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Continuous improvement

Quality & traceability

Tools

MES platforms

Industrial automation technologies

Production data management tools

Job description

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.**About the role**The Senior Systems Specialist – Manufacturing Execution Systems is responsible for supporting and advancing Cochlear's MES capability by working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and IT/OT teams to deliver practical, scalable and compliant system solutions.You will lead and coordinate MES implementation activities, support manufacturing system enhancements, maintain system integrity and ensure users have the tools, training and support required to operate effectively.This is a highly collaborative role that combines technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, change management and continuous improvement to help drive manufacturing performance and digital transformation initiatives across Cochlear**What you’ll do****Manufacturing Execution Systems Leadership*** Support the implementation, configuration and optimisation of Manufacturing Execution Systems across manufacturing operations.* Maintain system performance, master data integrity and operational effectiveness.* Ensure MES solutions support manufacturing workflows, compliance requirements and business objectives.* Coordinate system upgrades, enhancements and deployment activities.**Manufacturing Operations Support*** Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Logistics teams to understand operational requirements and translate them into effective system solutions.* Support manufacturing process improvements through improved system capability and operational visibility.* Maintain manufacturing data structures, workflows, routings, equipment records and system configurations.* Drive improvements that enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality and traceability.**Implementation, Validation & Continuous Improvement*** Lead or coordinate MES testing, validation and deployment activities.* Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.* Support system performance monitoring and ongoing optimisation initiatives.* Drive continuous improvement activities that enhance system reliability and user experience.**Change Management & User Adoption*** Develop and deliver user training, communication and adoption activities.* Support stakeholders through system changes and new process implementation.* Build strong user engagement and confidence in MES capabilities.* Champion effective change management practices that support successful business outcomes.**Quality & Compliance*** Ensure MES activities support manufacturing quality requirements, traceability standards and regulatory expectations.* Maintain documentation, validation records and audit readiness.* Support compliance with quality systems and regulated manufacturing requirements.* Participate in continuous improvement of manufacturing and quality processes**About you**As we continue to strengthen our digital manufacturing capability, we're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a passion for improving manufacturing systems, processes and user experiences.**You Will Bring*** Experience implementing, supporting or optimising Manufacturing Execution Systems within a manufacturing environment.* Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production workflows and manufacturing data management.* Experience maintaining master data, process structures, workflows, BOMs and operational system configurations.* Experience supporting system testing, validation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and operational teams.* Experience coordinating projects, managing priorities and delivering outcomes in a structured environment.* A continuous improvement mindset and a practical approach to problem-solving.* Strong understanding of quality, compliance and traceability requirements within manufacturing operations.**What will help you stand out**You'll stand out if you have experience working within medical device, electronics or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. Experience implementing or supporting digital manufacturing transformation programs, MES platforms, industrial automation technologies or manufacturing system integrations will be highly regarded. Exposure to manufacturing validation, audit readiness, quality systems and change management activities will further strengthen your application..**Why this role is for you*** **Drive digital manufacturing transformation** by helping shape and optimise the systems that underpin Cochlear's manufacturing operations.* **Work across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Technology teams**, influencing how technology supports operational excellence.* **Lead meaningful change** through system implementation, optimisation, user enablement and continuous improvement initiatives.* **Help deliver life-changing hearing solutions** by supporting the manufacturing systems that enable safe, reliable and high-quality product delivery.If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.