MES Lead Digital Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions (AMTSOL); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced MES Project Leader to drive end-to-end implementations and support the digital manufacturing roadmap. This role requires at least 10 years of MES experience in the Pharma/Biotech sector, along with strong stakeholder management skills and hands-on knowledge of MES platforms. Compliance with GMP and robust communication abilities are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in MES implementation within Pharma/Biotech.
• Strong hands-on exposure to MES platforms like Siemens OpCenter or PAS-X.
• Solid understanding of GMP manufacturing and shop-floor processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle MES projects from requirements to deployment.
• Coordinate with various teams for project success.
• Ensure compliance with regulations like GMP and data integrity.

Skills

MES implementation experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Siemens OpCenter

PAS-X

Job description

A leader in Life Science Manufacturing Technology Solutions, we are looking for top talent to join our dynamic team and contribute to our continued growth journey.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced MES Project Leader to drive end-to-end MES implementations and support our digital manufacturing roadmap. This role acts as the key bridge between business users and technical teams, ensuring robust, compliant, and efficient MES solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle MES projects requirements, design, testing, deployment, and hypercare.
• Gather and translate user requirements into functional specifications.
• Drive business process mapping for manufacturing workflows (batch, material, quality).
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, MSAT, and Digital teams.
• Oversee UAT, system configuration reviews, and integration with ERP/DeltaV/Historians.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and data integrity (ALCOA+).
• Manage project timelines, risks, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

What You Bring

• 10+ years experience in MES implementation within Pharma/Biotech.
• Strong hands‑on exposure to Siemens OpCenter / PAS-X / similar MES platforms.
• Solid understanding of GMP manufacturing, batch execution, and shop‑floor processes.
• Experience in requirements gathering, UAT coordination, and CSV validation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with multi‑site/global MES rollouts.
• Knowledge of ISA-95, industry 4.0 concepts, and enterprise system integrations.
• PMP or equivalent certification.