Specialist, Manufacturing Execution Production Engineering

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada seeks an MES Specialist to optimize the Manufacturing Execution System for the shop floor, providing targeted end-user training and acting as the MES subject matter expert. This role emphasizes configuring access, managing work orders, and enabling effective MES workflows.

The position focuses on driving process improvements through root cause analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to digitalize manufacturing processes and ensure accurate data

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in IT, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong IT, digital technology and organizational skills.
• Self-directed with strong analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to explain technical material.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize MES for shop floor users.
• Provide MES training and guidance to end users.
• Lead process improvement initiatives through root cause analysis.
• Configure user access, roles and responsibilities in MES.
• Execute change processes on work orders.
• Set up and optimize serial collections.
• Maintain bills of process and work orders.
• Support data control definitions for end‑user checks and workflows.
• Gather feedback on new MES use cases.

Skills

MES expertise

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Self-directed

Collaboration

Education

University degree or college diploma in IT/Manufacturing

Tools

PLM software

MES tooling

Job description

Specialist, Manufacturing Execution Production Engineering

Key Job Elements

• Maintain and Adjust the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to align and optimize our manufacturing processes for the shop floor end users
• Provide tailored and relevant end user training/ guidance on best practices as an MES subject matter expert
• Implement and collaborate on manufacturing process improvement opportunities by conducting Root Cause Corrective Active analysis of shop floor pain points

As an MES SME, use the application to

• Configure and Maintain Accurate User, Roles and Responsibilities
• Execute Change Processes on Future or Existing Work Orders
• Setup and Optimize Serial Collections
• Maintain and Interrogate Bills of Process and Work Orders
• Maintain Failure and Department List Groupings
• Enable Data Control Definitions for End User Checks and Workflows
• Gather feedback and validate new or changing MES use cases as needed

Required Qualifications

• University degree or College Diploma in IT, Manufacturing or other relevant discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience in Manufacturing
• Strong IT, Digital Technology and Organizational skills
• Ability to be self-directed in your work
• Demonstrated analytical and decision making skills
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, especially related to communicating technical or complex material to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated collaboration success
• Ability to travel if needed (~5% Cdn) and (~5% US & Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of PLM Manufacturing Processes
• Production experience and understanding of Industry 4.0 benchmarks

Physical Demands Description

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access necessary areas within manufacturing or office settings.

Role is on site and requires routine walks within the manufacturing areas.

Equipment Utilized

• Computer
• Phone
• Mobile device

Personal Protective Equipment

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection)