MES Engineer

Yanfeng; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking an MES specialist to create reports and dashboards from production data, collaborating with Process Engineers, Production, IT and Maintenance to optimize MES requirements for line improvements.

You will develop and debug MES logic, validate software, support MES interfaces (QAD, PLC, Electrical Test), maintain master data, and contribute to OEE, safety and waste metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience with MES systems and production data reporting.
• Ability to modify SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and data integration.
• Understanding of quality, safety and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create reports and dashboards from production data.
• Support MES functions including QAD, PLC, and electrical interfaces.
• Develop, modify or debug MES logic and IT applications.
• Validate software and provide training to technicians.
• Support manufacturing metrics (OEE, scrap, safety).
• Plan and execute MES integration testing.
• Configure system settings and monitor operations.
• Research cost-effective upgrades to equipment and MES apps.
• Modify and create SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Coordinate IT/MES activities across departments.

Skills

MES systems

SQL scripting

Data reporting

Tools

QAD interfaces

PLC interfaces

Database tools

Job description

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

• Create reports/dashboards from data stored in various production database. Work with Process Engineers, Production departments, IT and Maintenance to evaluate MES requirements for production line improvements and modifications.
• Provide production support for MES functions including QAD interfaces, PLC interfaces, Electrical Test interfaces, MES master data maintenance & process modeling, MES functionality (transactions and user interfaces), and Database / reporting functions.
• Develop, modify or debug MES logic and related IT Applications to enhance equipment interface and operation of the MES. Diagnose and help resolve causes of process and communication malfunctions on all equipment.
• Author and execute software validation activities with proper oversight to support and maintain the MES. Provide training to technician on the operation and diagnostics of the machine process and applications.
• Support manufacturing metrics (Safety, Engineering Change, OEE, Scrap, Waste)
• Configure system settings and options, plans and executes integration acceptance testing with required documentation
• Perform system configuration changes, monitor systems and correct errors.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Train others on systems, software, equipment and processes.
• Research and implement cost effective upgrades to the equipment and manufacturing applications.
• Modify and create SQL queries and stored procedures to create reports and functions.
• Support web applications and solutions. Coordinate IT/MES activities with internal and external departments for zero downtime goals.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• Quality Systems: Understand, apply and meet all function-related requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).