Global MES Engineer Lead for Digital Manufacturing Excellence

AbbVie; Dublin; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Senior MES Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Manufacturing Execution System solutions across AbbVie’s global manufacturing network. You will support the MES COE Lead’s digital transformation and drive operational excellence across multiple sites.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality MES applications, lead design and testing efforts, and develop best practices, SOPs, and governance materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Science, IT, or related field.
• 3+ years experience with MES in pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation, or regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of digital manufacturing concepts, MES technology operation, and enterprise IT/OT integration.
• Experience with process improvement, system analysis, and technical documentation in multi-site/global environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively across business and technology.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, pharma regulatory standards, and quality compliance.
• Ability to train/mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the network.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the MES COE Lead and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality MES solutions aligned with enterprise strategy and standards.
• Lead technical design, configuration, integration, and testing of MES applications for multiple manufacturing modalities and sites.
• Develop, document, and maintain MES best practices, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Lead Communities of Practice (COP) meetings across AbbVie’s processes and Champion template standardization and process simplification using advanced MES capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MES engineers and collaborators.
• Support Adoption of New MES technology and digital transformation initiatives at the site and network levels.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and data to identify areas for MES-driven process improvement, automation, and harmonization.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and AbbVie’s ways of working in all MES engineering activities.
• Contribute to governance, technical documentation, and training programs for MES solutions.
• Support New Instance MES program delivery through Global Recipe Templates.
• Engage with internal and external partners to support MES initiatives and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Science, IT, or related field

Tools

POMS Aquila

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Senior MES Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Manufacturing Execution System solutions across AbbVie’s global manufacturing network. You will support the MES COE Lead’s digital transformation and drive operational excellence across multiple sites.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality MES applications, lead design and testing efforts, and develop best practices, SOPs, and governance materials.