MES Engineer

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (e.g., Ignition or similar MES platforms).
• Experience with Python and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into system and functional specifications.

• Experience developing functional specifications and supporting MES solution design.
• Experience deploying new software tools or enterprise systems into a production manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and shop floor execution in a discrete or process manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in an ERP-integrated manufacturing environment (e.g., SAP or Oracle).
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and/or IT project management practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing execution domains such as production scheduling, quality management, traceability, and data collection.
• Experience supporting multi-site or enterprise-wide MES deployments.

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 - $118,000 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.

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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.