MES Functional Consultant

We are seeking a highly skilled Functional Lead Subject Matter Expert SME specializing in Industrial IoT IIoT and Manufacturing Operations Management MOM In this role you will bridge the gap between operational technology OT and information technology IT by translating complex plant floor manufacturing requirements into scalable digital architectures

As the Functional Lead you will conduct ASIS process discoveries map out TOBE system designs and guide cross functional teams through the deployment of Smart Manufacturing and Industry 40 solutions This role requires a blend of deep domain expertise in discrete or process manufacturing KPIs eg OEE yield downtime and proven leadership in deploying MESMOM platforms

Key Responsibilities Functional Architecture Discovery Lead workshops and stakeholder interviews across Manufacturing Quality and IT teams to discover ASIS shopfloor configurations customizations and integrations Design target state MOM and manufacturing IT blueprints aligned with enterprise standardsIIoT Data Strategy Define functional requirements for machinetocloud connectivity and edge compute telemetry Champion the functional design of realtime OEE dashboards condition monitoring and predictive asset analyticsMOMMES Solution Steering Functionally guide the deployment and modernization of key core modules including Order Management Quality Assurance Control Track Trace Maintenance Management and Shopfloor SchedulingITOT Integration Interoperability Define the data exchange interfaces master data structures and workflow requirements bridging shopfloor systems PLCSCADA edge data with enterprise layers PLM ERP WMSSolution Lifecycle Leadership Own the functional roadmap through delivery from user story mapping and system gap analysis to validation testing deployment cutovers user adoption and hypercare supportSME Mentorship Act as the trusted technical and functional authority on Industry 40 trends Mentor junior business analysts consultants and implementation partners

Required Skills Experience Domain Platform Expertise Extensive handson experience functionally implementing or consulting for leading MOM/MES platforms eg Siemens Opcenter Rockwell Automation AVEVA Honeywell Dassault DELMIA or Aspen Tech Deep  understanding of industry standard connectivity frameworks and shopfloor protocols OPC UA Modbus MQTT to parse legacy machine data into cloud or middleware endpoints

Solid grasp of international manufacturing standards such as ISA
95 and ISA
88 governing enterprisetocontrol system integrations

Proven track record utilizing Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or Theory of Constraints methodologies to optimize operational efficiency

Consulting Leadership Skills Strong client facing consulting capabilities with a demonstrated ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both executive stakeholders and shopfloor operators

Strong structured problem solving workshop facilitation and comprehensive documentation skills