MES Digital Process Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing

Canoo; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Flexible paid time off

Casual workplace

Job summary

Canoo seeks a Digital Process MES Engineer to work with the Manufacturing Project team, documenting processes and ensuring MES is deployed on the shopfloor. The role will sustain the MES system post-implementation with hands-on programming and supplier coordination.

Annual manufacturing experience in the automotive sector is required, with a focus on MES configuration, data handling, and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and maximize equipment efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in Automotive industry.
• Experience with Automotive Manufacturing processes.
• Awareness of IT and OT environments (between systems).
• Proven database and MES configuration/implementation experience.
• Process Engineering and OEE.
• Continuous improvement mindset with execution.
• Siemens PLC skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the MES on the shopfloor and ensure successful implementation.
• Collect requirements from the manufacturing project team.
• Develop detailed designs and process definitions for MES, implement and test.
• Improve processes in line with Canoo growth strategy.
• Coordinate between MES supplier and internal project team.
• Oversee integration with ERP, PLM, and automation systems.
• Document system faults and troubleshooting activities.
• Build long-term relationships with shop managers and team leaders.
• Provide operational training to production teams.
• Serve as MES first line fix in the plant.
• Plan for long-term expansion and future capability.
• Maintain Canoo standards, IP, Quality and H&S.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Automotive industry

IT/OT integration

Education

BEng in Digital Technology

Tools

Siemens PLC skills

Job description

Canoo seeks a Digital Process MES Engineer to work with the Manufacturing Project team, documenting processes and ensuring MES is deployed on the shopfloor. The role will sustain the MES system post-implementation with hands-on programming and supplier coordination.

Annual manufacturing experience in the automotive sector is required, with a focus on MES configuration, data handling, and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and maximize equipment efficiency.