Senior Specialist, MES Technical Deployment (Ignition)
Newell Brands
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Job summary
Newell Brands is seeking a Senior Specialist, MES Technical Deployment (Ignition) to configure, train, troubleshoot, and continuously improve the company's standard MES platform - Ignition. This role is remote with home office setup in Poland.
You will act as Ignition SME, supporting factories and distribution centers globally, collaborating with site engineers, production teams, and external providers. Travel internationally as needed; regular feedback and access to training are provided.
Qualifications
- Proven hands-on experience with MES and Ignition platform.
- Ignition Certification (Gold preferred)
- Experience integrating MES with ERP/CMMS and other non-MES systems.
- Proficiency in PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience with MES platforms such as FactoryTalk, OpsCenter, Vorne, Mattec, or similar.
- Working knowledge of ANSI/ISA-95 and Industry 4.0 concepts.
- Experience supporting testing procedures, system validation, and commissioning activities.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills using Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Configure, train, troubleshoot, and improve the Ignition MES platform.
- Act as Ignition SME, supporting global MES standards and site deployments.
- Collaborate with site engineers, production teams, supply chain and external vendors.
- Support implementations, upgrades, and stabilization at sites.
- Deliver user training and post-deployment support to improve adoption and data quality.
- Develop reporting and analytics for operational efficiency and reliability.
- Contribute to global documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Translate business needs into MES requirements and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and external partners.
- Some international travel to support site deployments.
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Job description
Job Type: Full-Time
Location Type: Remote
Primary Location: Remote, Remote, PL
Job ID: 17877
Senior Specialist, MES Technical Deployment (Ignition)
Location: home office, Poland (company's office in Poznan)
This position requires residency in Poland.
Reports to: Manager, MES Technical Deployment
Contract type: Permanent
As a Senior Specialist, MES Technical Deployment, you be responsible for configuration, training, troubleshooting, and the continuous improvement of the company standard MES platform - Ignition.
You will act as an Ignition technical subject matter expert, contributing to global MES standards and best practices while supporting factories and distribution centres through implementations, upgrades, and operational stabilisation. You will influence outcomes through your expertise and collaboration with site engineers, production teams, supply chain partners and external solution providers. You will work independently within a global manufacturing technology team.
We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to training courses.
- Deploy , upgrade and stabilise manufacturing execution system - Ignition across manufacturing and distribution sites
- Configure applications, screens, reports and interfaces to meet business needs while following global standards
- Support testing, commissioning and go-live activities directly at site level
- Deliver user training and post-deployment support to improve adoption, data quality and confidence
- Troubleshoot system, integration and network issues in partnership with internal teams and external vendors
- Develop reporting and analytics that support operational efficiency, equipment reliability and performance insight
- Contribute to global documentation, standards and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist in translating business needs into functional MES requirements and technical specifications
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and external technology partners
- Some international travel to support site deployments and stabilisation
- Proven hands-on experience working with manufacturing execution systems (MES) with strong expertise in Ignition software platform
- Ignition® Certification (Gold certification strongly preferred)
- Experience supporting MES integrations with ERP, CMMS, and other non-MES systems.
- Proficiency in PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience working with MES platforms such as FactoryTalk, OpsCenter, Vorne, Mattec, or similar.
- Working knowledge of ANSI/ISA-95 and Industry 4.0 concepts.
- Experience supporting testing procedures, system validation, and commissioning activities.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills using Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating in a global, matrixed environment.
- Experience delivering technical training or user enablement activities
- Familiarity with industrial automation and programming platforms (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Wonderware, GE, Iconics).
- Experience with Rockwell Software solutions in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Working knowledge of PLC programming, troubleshooting, and support (e.g., Allen Bradley / Rockwell platforms).
- Experience with industrial networking, including Ethernet/IP architectures.
- Hands on experience with network and managed switch configuration in OT/industrial environments.
Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.
Join us and benefit from:
- Remote working; working hours - Monday to Friday, 8h starting between 7:00 and 9:00AM
- Pension plan (PPE) with company contribution of 3,5%
- Fully sponsored life insurance
- Discounts on some of our products from Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
- Partly financed Multisport Card or cinema tickets
- Bravo – our global recognition programme where teammates can recognise each other and exceptional work is rewarded
- Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work.
- Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
- Friendly atmosphere & multicultural environment (30+ nationalitiesinourPoznan office!)
- Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
- Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership
If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone or MS Teams interview.
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