MES Deployment Specialist

Datwyler; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Datwyler is seeking an experienced MES Deployment Coordinator to drive deployment activities across manufacturing sites from planning to stabilization. You will coordinate infrastructure readiness, training, testing, and cutover activities while aligning with global MES roadmaps and project priorities.

The role requires 5+ years in MES or manufacturing systems, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple sites and travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Automation, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in MES, manufacturing systems, automation, or digital manufacturing.
• Experience participating in MES or manufacturing system implementations and deployments.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and shopfloor operations.
• Knowledge of MES, ERP, SCADA, and industrial system integration concepts.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in an international environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proactive and structured approach to execution and follow-up.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support manufacturing site deployments

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor MES deployment activities across manufacturing sites.
• Maintain deployment schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate site readiness activities, including infrastructure, testing, training, and operational preparation.
• Support manufacturing sites throughout implementation and deployment phases.
• Coordinate go-live preparation, cutover activities, hypercare, and stabilization support.
• Monitor deployment issues and facilitate timely resolution during rollout activities.
• Act as the deployment contact between sites, project teams, IT/OT functions, and external partners.
• Maintain deployment documentation, status reporting, risks, issues, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of deployment methodologies, standards, and best practices.

Skills

MES experience

Manufacturing systems

Automation

Digital manufacturing

Cross-functional coordination

Vendor coordination

International travel

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Automation, or related field

Tools

MES

ERP

SCADA

Job description

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Datwyler’s high-tech elastomer components make a vital contribution to the safety, reliability and functionality of critical systems in billions of syringes and coffee capsules, in every second vehicle worldwide, and in energy-related applications.
With around 7,500 employees and 25 production sites on four continents, we work closely with customers from concept to series production. Our employees are at the heart of Datwyler. Guided by Mastery, Impact and Respect, we continuously improve, focus on meaningful results and collaborate with trust and openness.

Job Purpose

• Coordinate MES deployment activities across manufacturing sites in alignment with the global MES roadmap and project priorities.
• Support site readiness by ensuring completion of required infrastructure, training, testing, and operational preparation activities.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between site teams, IT/OT teams, vendors, and project stakeholders during deployments.
• Monitor deployment progress, identify implementation risks, and support resolution of issues affecting rollout activities.
• Coordinate go-live and stabilization activities to support successful adoption of MES solutions at manufacturing sites.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of deployment methodologies, documentation, and lessons learned from site implementations.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

MES Deployment Planning & Coordination

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor MES deployment activities across manufacturing sites.
• Maintain deployment schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements.

Site Readiness & Implementation Support

• Coordinate site readiness activities, including infrastructure, testing, training, and operational preparation.
• Support manufacturing sites throughout implementation and deployment phases.

Go-Live & Stabilization Management

• Coordinate go-live preparation, cutover activities, hypercare, and stabilization support.
• Monitor deployment issues and facilitate timely resolution during rollout activities.

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Act as the deployment contact between sites, project teams, IT/OT functions, and external partners.
• Coordinate communication, alignment, and follow-up of deployment-related activities.

Deployment Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain deployment documentation, status reporting, risks, issues, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of deployment methodologies, standards, and best practices.

Skills & Technical Competences & Behaviors

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Automation, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in MES, manufacturing systems, automation, or digital manufacturing.
• Experience participating in MES or manufacturing system implementations and deployments.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and shopfloor operations.
• Knowledge of MES, ERP, SCADA, and industrial system integration concepts.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in an international environment.
• Familiarity with project coordination, planning, and deployment activities.
• Experience working with external vendors and implementation partners.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proactive and structured approach to execution and follow-up.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support manufacturing site deployments

KPIs

• User satisfaction surveys (Key and End Users)
• Contribution to PL2P / MES program milestones
• Project success KPI

People make the difference at Datwyler. We offer a wide range of career and development opportunities in an international company where you can contribute your skills, ideas and experience. Together, we create an environment where people can grow and help shape our future.