MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Lead @ Richmond, VA - 24 Months with EXT - Onsite

Cbase Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cbase Inc is seeking an MES Lead to drive the recipe development workstream for an MES implementation. You will ensure high-quality configuration, adherence to standards, and alignment with manufacturing and architectural requirements.

You will lead the recipe development team, translate requirements into MES design, and enforce standards across environments, while collaborating with shop floor stakeholders and the MES Architect to ensure a cohesive solution.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in MES, preferably Emerson Syncade.
• Hands-on recipe authoring, workflow configuration, and EBR.
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading small to mid-sized development teams.
• Knowledge of GxP, validation processes, and documentation standards.
• Familiarity with integration with automation systems (DeltaV, PLCs).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the recipe development team for MES implementation.
• Translate functional requirements into MES recipe design and configuration.
• Define and enforce recipe development standards and naming conventions.
• Review and approve recipe configurations, workflows, and batch execution logic.
• Collaborate with the MES Architect to align development with solution architecture.
• Work with business and shop floor stakeholders to clarify requirements.
• Oversee development of recipe objects, equipment workflows, and Electronic Batch Records (EBR).
• Ensure version control, migration, and configuration management across Dev/Test/FAT environments.
• Support and guide the team during testing phases.
• Review and contribute to FS, CS, and test documents.
• Ensure compliance with GxP and validation in all activities.
• Provide technical mentoring to developers.

Skills

MES experience

recipe authoring

workflow configuration

EBR

pharma process knowledge

team leadership

GxP & validation

systems integration (DeltaV/PLCs)

Tools

Emerson Syncade

DeltaV

PLCs

Job description

Position: MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Lead

Duration: 24 Months with EXT

Role Summary:

The Recipe Developer Lead will lead the recipe development workstream within the MES implementation, ensuring high-quality configuration, adherence to standards, and alignment with manufacturing and architectural requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in MES (preferably Emerson Syncade)
• Hands-on expertise in recipe authoring, workflow configuration, and EBR
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Experience in leading small to mid-sized development teams
• Knowledge of GxP, validation processes, and documentation standards
• Familiarity with integration with automation systems (e.g., DeltaV, PLCs)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the recipe development team for MES implementation.
• Translate functional requirements and manufacturing processes into MES recipe design and configuration.
• Define and enforce recipe development standards, naming conventions, and best practices.
• Review and approve recipe configurations, workflows, and batch execution logic.
• Collaborate with the MES Architect to align development with overall solution architecture.
• Work closely with business and shop floor stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve design queries.
• Oversee development of recipe objects, equipment workflows, and electronic batch records (EBR).
• Ensure proper version control, migration, and configuration management across environments (Dev, Test, FAT).
• Support and guide the team during testing phases (internal testing, integration testing, FAT).
• Review and contribute to Functional Specifications (FS), Configuration Specifications (CS), and test documents.
• Ensure compliance with GxP and validation requirements in all development activities.
• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to developers.
• Approved Recipe Design and Configuration Framework
• Reviewed and validated recipe configurations and workflows
• Inputs/reviews for FS, CS, and test specifications
• Code/configuration review reports and quality checkpoints
• Configuration migration and version control records
• Support for FAT execution and issue resolution