Product Owner (m / f / x) MES

Location : LANNACH, UNTERGRUPPENBACH, NEUENSTEIN

Group Introduction

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer, and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain. We create world-class powertrain systems and are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry, with full capabilities in design, development, testing, and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation drives us, and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

What you can expect

In this position, you will ensure that MES-related services and procedures are implemented, maintained, and properly executed globally. You will act as a technical consultant to plants and cross-functional departments on MES topics, requiring a good understanding of production processes, IT infrastructure, and collaboration with other departments and customers. Your main tasks will include:

• Project management of MES-related process implementations, solutions, and functions
• Gathering and analyzing business requirements, proposing technical concepts, and validating technical feasibility
• Coordinating and implementing MES template functions in the plants
• Process analysis and optimization in coordination with departments
• Serving as the interface between production (key user/process owner), automation technology, IT, and external partners
• Participating in functional and integration tests, as well as Go-Live preparations of MES services, processes, and functions
• Supporting training activities with functional key users
• Coordinating and supporting the current MES provider
• Supporting and enhancing MES template functions through continuous improvement
• Defining and managing the authorization concept

What you bring along

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in related fields, preferably in the automotive manufacturing industry
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure (servers, networks)
• Experience with MES standards and templates is preferred
• Strong communication skills in English and German, along with analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel globally (approximately 30%)

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Health programs, sports, and team events
• Comprehensive training and internal development opportunities
• Additional days off on 24.12. and 31.12. without using vacation days
• Canteen
• Parking
• Various benefits via the works council

We value commitment and qualification, offering a salary starting from €51,000 gross per year (based on 38.5 hours/week). Overpayment is possible depending on experience and education.