Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to implement a state-of-the-art Manufacturing Execution System (MES) in South Oxfordshire. This onsite role requires expertise in automation and integration, while offering excellent benefits including flexible working and a sizable bonus.

Benefits

Core hours with flexible working potential

25 days' holiday + discretionary bonus (up to 15%)

Private medical cover, life assurance, and income protection

Up to 9% employer pension contribution

Free onsite gym and fitness classes

Subsidised canteen and social clubs

Ongoing training and global development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in automation, MES/SCADA, and industrial control.
• Strong grasp of OPC UA, Profinet, and industrial data protocols.
• Passionate about Industry 4.0, digital transformation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead MES integration across production lines and data platforms.
• Design and implement PLC/Scada communications and automation networks.
• Troubleshoot MES and machine data issues globally.

Skills

Automation

PLC programming

Data analytics

Industrial control

Tools

PLC (Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley)

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Description

Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Location: South Oxfordshire (Fully Onsite)
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Our client is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to take a leading role in deploying and evolving a cutting-edge Manufacturing Execution System (MES) across global factory sites. This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in South Oxfordshire, with occasional international travel (~20%).

The successful candidate will play a key role in integrating shopfloor automation systems with enterprise platforms, driving data accuracy, operational efficiency, and smart factory innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead MES integration across production lines and data platforms

• Design and implement PLC/Scada communications and automation networks

• Troubleshoot MES and machine data issues globally

• Leverage MES data for performance insights and predictive maintenance

• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and factory teams worldwide

Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years' experience in automation, MES/SCADA, and industrial control

• Skilled in PLC programming (Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley)

• Strong grasp of OPC UA, Profinet, and industrial data protocols

• Proficient with Power BI, SQL, Python for data analytics

• Passionate about Industry 4.0, digital transformation, and continuous improvement

Benefits Include:

• Core hours with flexible working potential (up to 24 flexi-days for some roles)

• 25 days' holiday + discretionary bonus (up to 15%)

• Private medical cover, life assurance, and income protection

• Up to 9% employer pension contribution

• Free onsite gym and fitness classes (yoga, pilates, etc.)

• Subsidised canteen, social clubs, and wellbeing initiatives

• Ongoing training and global development opportunities

If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, digitally-driven manufacturing environment-this could be your next move.

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