MES Engineer

Fortune Brands; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands is seeking a software/MES engineer to support and drive MES projects across Fiberon facilities, translating requirements into MES solutions.

You will collaborate with engineers, managers, supervisors, and operators to implement Ignition-based front end applications, define specifications, and validate through testing and deployment. This role emphasizes standardization, improvements, and clear communication with leadership.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software development experience.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Technical understanding of programming and application development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills and stakeholder communication.
• Knowledge of Windows-based systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support MES-related issues and coordinate with team members.
• Use Ignition to design and develop front-end MES applications.
• Define, design, and lead software implementations for manufacturing operations.
• Align shop floor processes and MES requirements across sites.
• Translate business needs into functional MES specifications.
• Serve as MES SME for production execution, data collection, quality, and traceability.
• Participate in system testing (unit, integration, UAT) and production validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for deployment, training, and adoption.
• Identify opportunities for standardization and performance improvements via MES.

Skills

Software development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Ignition

Python

Microsoft SQL

HTML

Java

Expression languages

SCADA

ERP systems (BOM/configuration)

Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP

Job description

Job Description

In this role you will support and drive projects with the MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) engineering team. You will collaborate with engineers, managers, supervisors, and operators to help drive improvements throughout the Fiberon facilities by developing MES applications and hardware implementations to support the continuous improvement culture.

What you will be doing:

• Manage day-to-day MES-related issues, coordinating with other team members as necessary.
• Utilize Ignition software for front end application design and development for MES.
• Define, design, and lead software implementations throughout the manufacturing operations.
• Support alignment and harmonization of common manufacturing execution requirements and shop floor processes across multiple business units and sites.
• Translate business and operational requirements into clear, detailed functional specifications for MES solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for MES functionality, including production execution, routing, work instructions, data collection, quality, and traceability.
• Support system testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation prior to production deployment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support site deployment, change management, training, and adoption of MES solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process standardization, automation, and manufacturing performance improvement enabled by MES.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and system capabilities effectively to non-technical stakeholders and leadership.
• Create and present project updates, risks, and recommendations to functional and leadership audiences.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and post-deployment enhancements to ensure MES solutions meet evolving business needs.
• Analyze existing software code to make improvements.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience with software development required
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering
• Technical understanding of computer programming and application development
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated project management skills, adherence to timelines, stakeholder communication
• Knowledge of Windows based systems and MS Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Python, Microsoft SQL databases, HTML, Java, and Expression languages a must
• Demonstrated software application implementations into a production environment
• Go-to person for daily software support activities
• Knowledge of PLC’s, programming, tag structure, data collection a plus
• Knowledge of SCADA and MES software, such as Ignition, a plus
• Knowledge of ERP system functionality, bill of materials (BOM’s), part/product configuration, and production scheduling/sequencing a plus.
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP a plus
• Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, self-starter individual

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $115,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.