Advanced MES Consultant

Location: Follonica

Advanced MES Consultant
Do you want to help leading life sciences companies accelerate digital manufacturing and drive operational excellence through MES solutions? To strengthen our Smart Manufacturing team in Europe, we are looking for a German speaking Advanced MES Consultant with experience from the life sciences industry and strong technical knowledge of MES platforms such as PAS X, Rockwell Automation Factory Talk Pharma Suite, or Tulip.

At NNIT, we help our customers improve manufacturing processes through digitalization, standardization, and modern technologies. Our Smart Manufacturing team works closely with global pharmaceutical companies on both local and international MES programs, supporting everything from strategy and design to implementation and optimization.

You will join an international team of skilled consultants who combine deep industry insight with strong technical expertise to deliver high‑quality solutions in complex production environments.

Your Responsibilities

Advising customers on MES strategy, architecture, and implementation approaches

Analyzing and optimizing manufacturing and production processes within life sciences

Leading or supporting MES implementation projects across local and global programs

Gathering business requirements and translating them into functional and technical solutions

Supporting vendor evaluations and solution selection processes

Designing and supporting integrations between MES, ERP systems such as SAP, and automation systems

Collaborating with stakeholders across production, engineering, automation, quality, and IT

Preparing project documentation and ensuring alignment with customer and regulatory requirements

Contributing to knowledge sharing and continuous development within the Smart Manufacturing team

Your Qualifications And Experience

Degree within IT, Engineering, Science, or a related field

Experience working with MES solutions in regulated production environments

Hands‑on experience with at least one of the following MES platforms: PAS X, Rockwell Automation Factory Talk Pharma Suite, or Tulip

Understanding of manufacturing processes within the life sciences industry

Strong understanding of IT and OT manufacturing architecture

Experience integrating MES solutions with ERP systems such as SAP and level 2 automation systems

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Structured and well‑organized approach to work

Strong documentation and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in international project teams

Fluent communication skills in German and English – only candidates with business fluency in German can be considered; please only apply if you meet this requirement

What We Offer

Opportunity to work with leading life sciences companies across Europe

Challenging and meaningful projects within digital manufacturing and smart production

International and highly skilled colleagues with strong industry expertise

Flexible working conditions with focus on work‑life balance

Competitive salary and benefits package

Access to professional training and certification opportunities

Clear framework for career and personal development

Informal and collaborative company culture with strong team spirit

Location and travel
We are hiring into our European team in the UK or any EU country in which NNIT has a business entity – Germany, Denmark, Czechia, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain or Switzerland. Travel will be expected but typically remain below 20 % and limited to necessary business trips.

Fluency in oral and written English and German are both essential to be considered for this role

Additional language skills are advantageous but not essential

What’s next?
We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates with experience relevant to this role in NNIT’s Smart Manufacturing team.

We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively work to eliminate bias and ensure an inclusive workplace where everyone has the right to be seen and heard as they are.

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