Senior Engineer, MES Technical Deployment (Ignition)

Newell Brands; Poznań; On-site; PLN 254,560 - 339,414; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension plan (company contribution)

Fully sponsored life insurance

Discounts on products

Multisport Card or cinema tickets

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

Friendly multicultural environment

Job summary

Newell Brands is looking for a Senior Specialist in MES Technical Deployment in Poznań, Poland. This role involves responsible for the deployment, configuration, and support of the Ignition MES platform across manufacturing and distribution sites. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in MES, especially with Ignition, and will collaborate with various teams globally. This position offers hybrid work arrangements and an attractive benefits package including private healthcare, a pension plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience working with manufacturing execution systems (MES) with strong expertise in Ignition software.
• Experience supporting MES integrations with ERP and other systems.
• Working knowledge of ANSI/ISA-95 and Industry 4.0 concepts.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, upgrade and stabilise MES across sites.
• Deliver user training and post-deployment support.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and external partners.

Skills

Manufacturing execution systems (MES)

Ignition software platform

PostgreSQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Analytical skills

Reporting skills using Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Education

Ignition Certification (Gold certification preferred)

Tools

FactoryTalk

OpsCenter

Vorne

Mattec

Rockwell Software solutions

PLC programming

Job description

Your Role & Team in a Nutshell

As a Senior Specialist, MES Technical Deployment, you will be responsible for MES deployment, configuration, training, troubleshooting, and the continuous improvement of the company standard MES platform (Ignition). You will act as a 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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, upgrade and stabilise manufacturing execution systems (MES), including 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
• Travel internationally up to 40–50%, to support site deployments and stabilisation

What You’ll Need

• 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

Your advantage

• 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

What You Gain

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

• Full-time employment contract
• Private healthcare
• Pension plan (PPE) with company contribution of 3,5%
• Fully sponsored life insurance
• Hybrid working; working hours – Monday to Friday, 8h starting between 7:00 and 9:00AM
• 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
• Expectant Parents Gift
• Modern, air-conditioned office in the city center (next to Stary Browar) with well-equipped kitchen and underground bike parking
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Friendly atmosphere & multicultural environment (30+ nationalities in our Poznan office!)
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

Are you interested?

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If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone or MS Teams interview.

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