Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) - Night Shift

Navistar, Inc.; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer - MES to drive digital transformation of truck manufacturing operations. You will lead MES development, implementation, and optimization across plant systems, connecting production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.

The candidate will combine manufacturing engineering expertise with MES platforms, automation, and data integration to improve safety, quality, and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or engineering with 2+ years in product manufacturing or equivalent.
• Master's degree and 1+ year experience or 5+ years experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead MES initiatives for truck manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Develop MES roadmaps aligned with plant and enterprise objectives.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for MES applications and manufacturing systems.
• Mentor engineers and support cross-functional project teams.
• Analyze production workflows to improve efficiency, throughput, and quality.
• Lead integration between MES, ERP, PLC, SCADA, and quality systems.
• Provide MES support for production operations and root cause analysis.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for productivity and quality.

Skills

MES platforms

Data integration

SQL / databases

System integration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Siemens Opcenter

FactoryTalk

PLC/SCADA

ERP integration (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Position Overview

As International Motors continues to grow in San Antonio, we are expanding our production operations with the introduction of a night production shift. The night shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM, with production planned to begin in early 2027.This is a salaried position supporting a manufacturing operation. While the primary schedule aligns with the designated production shift, employees are expected to provide operational support as needed to meet business objectives. This may require working outside normal production hours, including extended shifts, production startup activities, recovery efforts, and occasional weekend support based on operational requirements.

Shift Differential: 10% differential upon transitioning to Night Shift work schedule.

Join our team as a Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and play a critical role in driving the digital transformation of our truck manufacturing operations. In this position, you will lead the development, implementation, and optimization of MES solutions that connect production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain systems across the plant.

The ideal candidate will combine manufacturing engineering expertise with strong technical knowledge of MES platforms, automation systems, and data integration. You will work closely with Operations, Quality, IT, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve productivity, enhance traceability, and support world-class manufacturing performance.

This role offers the opportunity to influence how trucks are built by leveraging technology, data, and process innovation to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Responsibilities

MES Strategy & Leadership

• Lead MES initiatives that support truck manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Develop and execute MES roadmaps aligned with plant and enterprise objectives.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for MES applications and manufacturing systems.
• Mentor engineers and support cross-functional project teams.

Manufacturing Process Optimization

• Analyze production workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, and quality.
• Develop and implement digital manufacturing processes, electronic work instructions, and process controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, cycle time reduction, and waste elimination.

Systems Integration

• Lead integration efforts between MES, ERP, PLC, SCADA, quality, and warehouse management systems.
• Collaborate with IT and automation teams to ensure seamless communication between manufacturing equipment and business systems.
• Support implementation of Industry 4.0 and smart factory initiatives.

Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide MES support for production operations and rapidly resolve system-related issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Support production launches, equipment commissioning, and process changes.

Quality & Traceability

• Develop and maintain manufacturing traceability systems for components and finished vehicles.
• Ensure accurate collection and reporting of production and quality data.
• Support regulatory compliance, customer requirements, and internal audit activities.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Utilize manufacturing and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reports related to productivity, quality, downtime, and operational performance.
• Drive data-driven decision making throughout the manufacturing organization.

Project Management

• Lead MES implementation, upgrade, and expansion projects.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, external vendors, and system integrators.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in product manufacturing

OR

• Master's degree and at least 1 year of experience in product manufacturing

OR

• At least 5 years of experience in product manufacturing

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

Technical Skills

• Experience with MES platforms such as Siemens Opcenter, FactoryTalk ProductionCentre, GE Proficy, Apriso, SAP ME, Rockwell automation, PLEX or similar systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, industrial networks, and machine connectivity.
• Experience integrating MES systems with ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle or similar systems.
• Proficiency with SQL, database management, and manufacturing data analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing traceability, serialization, and quality management systems.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0, IIoT, and Smart Factory technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in heavy truck, automotive, powertrain, engine, or complex assembly manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification.
• Experience supporting highly automated production environments.
• Knowledge of cloud-based manufacturing technologies and advanced analytics tools.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence change and drive results across multiple functional areas.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus,TRATONSE is the parent and holding company of theTRATONGROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International

From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today,few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

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