MES Engineer

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. The multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

Manufacturing environments generate enormous amounts of data but turning that data into meaningful operational insight requires the right systems and architecture. This role is a hands‑on position supporting manufacturing operations and is based onsite at our Cambridge, MA facility to enable close collaboration with production teams. It involves designing and implementing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions that connect ERP systems, shop floor operations, and real‑time production data, translating manual processes and Excel‑based tracking into automated Factory Logix MES workflows and dashboards, improving visibility, traceability, and operational efficiency across our manufacturing environment.

• Design and implement MES solutions aligned with manufacturing and business requirements
• Define system interfaces, data flows, and integration between MES, ERP, and other enterprise systems
• Develop technical specifications, system architectures, and implement roadmaps
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of MES solutions

• Lead MES implementation efforts from concept through deployment
• Configure and customize the Factory Logix MES platform to support manufacturing operations
• Integrate MES with ERP, shop‑floor equipment, and supporting enterprise systems
• Troubleshoot system logic, workflows, and data integrations to maintain operational accuracy

• Analyze existing manufacturing workflows and identify automation and optimization opportunities
• Implement MES solutions for production tracking, quality management, and inventory visibility
• Develop real‑time dashboards and reporting tools to support production and leadership decision‑making
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives through data‑driven insights

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including IT, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production Leadership
• Provide technical guidance to system administrators and development teams supporting MES
• Establish best practices for MES development, configuration, documentation, and maintenance

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing systems, industrial automation, or digital manufacturing initiatives; 4+ years of hands‑on experience implementing or configuring MES platforms in a manufacturing environment
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Hands‑on experience with Factory Logix MES or comparable MES platforms; strong understanding of defense or regulated manufacturing environments and shop‑floor operations; experience with database technologies (SQL Server)
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Cambridge, MA

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $75,000.00 - $.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high‑performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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