Manufacturing Specialist

Birlasoft; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking an experienced MES Industrialization Lead with over 8 years of expertise in industrialization and automation solutions within a MES Java environment. The role includes building automation suites, implementing MES functionalities, and integrating equipment communications. Successful candidates will have practical experience with Java and the ability to design test plans. Effective leadership skills to manage testing teams and ensure high-quality deliverables are also required. Strong collaboration with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in industrialization and automation solutions within a MES Java environment.
• Practical experience with Java-based technology stacks.
• Ability to design comprehensive test plans that align with business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build industrialization and automation suites for intuitive dashboards.
• Implement key MES functionalities like Worker Guidance and Traceability.
• Integrate and manage communications with a wide range of equipment.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

SQL

PL/SQL

Test Case Design

User Acceptance Testing

Job description

Overview

Job Description: MES Industrialization Lead

We are seeking an experienced MES Industrialization Lead of about 8+ years to take charge of industrialization of design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions across a variety of production environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in industrialization and automation suites across MES/ERP system integration, with practical experience in Java-based technology stacks.

Responsibilities

• Experience building industrialization and automation suites for intuitive dashboards that provide operators with step-by-step visual instructions, ensuring equipment at each workstation is controlled accurately.
• Experience for industrialization and automations suites for MES Feature Implementation: Implement and enhance key MES functionalities such as Worker Guidance, Poka Yoke error-proofing, Parameter Calculation, Traceability, and Plausibility checks.
• Experience for industrialization and automations suites for Equipment Communication Integration: Integrate and manage communications with a wide range of equipment, including Pick By Light systems, electrical screwdrivers, presses, printers, measuring devices, robots, and specialized fixtures.
• Product and Process Independence: Ensure that MES solutions remain independent of specific products and processes to support diverse production requirements.
• System Layer Collaboration: Work closely with MES/ERP system layers to achieve seamless integration of data and processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in developing industrialization and automation solutions within a MES Java environment.
• Practical experience with Java, Spring Framework, Spring Security, SOAP, REST, and JMS interfaces.
• Proficiency with SQL, PL/SQL, and the Oracle database engine.
• Ability to design comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases that align closely with business requirements.
• Experience executing various testing activities, including functional, regression, retesting, and release testing, as well as precise and timely defect reporting and tracking in an MES environment.
• Support for User Acceptance Testing (UAT), coordinating activities with business teams.
• Provide regular updates on project status, risk assessments, and quality metrics to maintain transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that test cases are completed and executed within established sprint timelines, including providing daily status updates during testing phases.
• Lead and manage the manual testing team, efficiently distributing workloads and maintaining a test backlog that includes new feature tests, regression tests, and retests.
• Oversee release testing and ensure readiness for production deployments.
• Align test cases and scenarios with business requirements and UAT objectives through close coordination with business stakeholders.
• Review and approve test plans, test cases, and defect reports, ensuring bugs are reported and tracked promptly and accurately using test management tools.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and processes, including creating test plans based on user stories and producing cyclic reports that offer insights from identified issues.
• Maintain responsibility for delivering high-quality products and preparing comprehensive test strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Solution Owners, and Business representatives.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of MES/ERP architecture and best practices for integration.