Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Smart Factory Lead

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformation at our Columbus, Ohio facility. You will design data collection architectures, develop dashboards, and integrate MES/ERP systems while guiding engineers in new technologies.

The role emphasizes project leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and advancing Industry 4.0 solutions. A strong engineering background and PLC/HMI experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; computer science/ networking preferred.
• Multiple pathways acceptable: degree + substantial on‑the‑job experience.
• Demonstrated engineering experience in manufacturing/automation essential.
• Strong programming and data analysis capability in Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and C++.
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming and industrial networks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformation projects.
• Design machine‑data collection architectures and implement Industry 4.0 dashboards.
• Integrate production equipment with MES/ERP and quality systems.
• Manage APIs between MES, ERP, and quality systems.
• Implement predictive maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
• Guide and train engineers on new technologies and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Engineering (Computer Science/Networking preferred)

2 Year Degree + 5-7 Years OJT in Related Technical Field

8 + Years OJT working in Related Technical Field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

R

Mitsubishi PLC/HMI

Ladder Logic

Function Blocks

OPC UA/SQL

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformation at our Columbus, Ohio facility. You will design data collection architectures, develop dashboards, and integrate MES/ERP systems while guiding engineers in new technologies.

The role emphasizes project leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and advancing Industry 4.0 solutions. A strong engineering background and PLC/HMI experience are required.