Functional Lead MES

VDart Inc; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

VDart Inc. seeks a Functional Lead SME specializing in Industrial IoT, IIoT, and MOM/MES to translate plantfloor requirements into scalable digital architectures.

You will bridge OT and IT, conduct ASIS discoveries, map TOBE designs, and guide cross-functional teams through deployment of Smart Manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities include leading workshops, defining data strategies, and steering the deployment of core MOM/MES modules while mentoring junior staff and partners on Industry 4.0

Qualifications

• Experience deploying MOM/MES platforms in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISA95/ISA88 standards for enterprise integrations.
• Hands-on consulting or implementation experience with MES/MOM solutions.
• Experience bridging OT and IT architectures in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops and stakeholder interviews to design target-state MOM/Manufacturing IT blueprints.
• Define IIoT data strategy for machine-to-cloud connectivity and edge telemetry.
• Steer MOM/MES deployment of core modules like Order Management, QA, Track & Trace, Maintenance, and Shopfloor Scheduling.
• Define data exchange interfaces and workflows linking shopfloor data to PLM/ERP/WMS environments.
• Own the functional roadmap from story mapping through deployment and support.
• Mentor junior analysts and implementation partners on Industry 4.0 trends.

Skills

Application Architecture

ERP Testing

GE SCADA

MES

Sigmafine

Job description

Job description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Functional Lead Subject Matter Expert SME specializing in Industrial IoT IIoT and Manufacturing Operations Management MOM In this role you will bridge the gap between operational technology OT and information technology IT by translating complex plantfloor manufacturing requirements into scalable digital architectures

As the Functional Lead you will conduct ASIS process discoveries map out TOBE system designs and guide crossfunctional teams through the deployment of Smart Manufacturing and Industry 40 solutions This role requires a blend of deep domain expertise in discrete or process manufacturing KPIs eg OEE yield downtime and proven leadership in deploying MESMOM platforms

Key Responsibilities:

• Functional Architecture Discovery Lead workshops and stakeholder interviews across Manufacturing Quality and IT teams to discover ASIS shopfloor configurations customizations and integrations Design targetstate MOM and manufacturing IT blueprints aligned with enterprise standards
• IIoT Data Strategy Define functional requirements for machinetocloud connectivity and edge compute telemetry Champion the functional design of realtime OEE dashboards condition monitoring and predictive asset analytics
• MOMMES Solution Steering Functionally guide the deployment and modernization of key core modules including Order Management Quality Assurance Control Track Trace Maintenance Management and Shopfloor Scheduling
• ITOT Integration Interoperability Define the data exchange interfaces masterdata structures and workflow requirements bridging shopfloor systems PLCSCADA edge data with enterprise layers PLM ERP WMS
• Solution Lifecycle Leadership Own the functional roadmap through deliveryfrom user story mapping and system gap analysis to validation testing deployment cutovers user adoption and hypercare support
• SME Mentorship Act as the trusted technical and functional authority on Industry 40 trends Mentor junior business analysts consultants and implementation partners

Required Skills Experience

• Domain Platform Expertise
• Extensive handson experience functionally implementing or consulting for leading MOM/MES platforms eg Siemens Opcenter Rockwell Automation AVEVA Honeywell Dassault DELMIA or AspenTech
• Deep understanding of industrystandard connectivity frameworks and shopfloor protocols OPC UA Modbus MQTT to parse legacy machine data into cloud or middleware endpoints
• Solid grasp of international manufacturing standards such as ISA95 and ISA88 governing enterprisetocontrol system integrations
• Proven track record utilizing Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or Theory of Constraints methodologies to optimize operational efficiency
• Consulting Leadership Skills
• Strong clientfacing consulting capabilities with a demonstrated ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both executive stakeholders and shopfloor operators
• Strong structured problemsolving workshop facilitation and comprehensive documentation skills

Skills

Mandatory Skills : Application Architecture, ERP (JDA/PoS/PLM/Infor LN/JDE/Peoplesoft) Testing, GE SCADA, MES-Others
Good to Have Skills : Sigmafine