MES Consultant

Location - Boise, ID Job Description Experience - 6 - 8 Years Critical Manufacturing MES Expertise Configure and customize Critical Manufacturing MES applications and workflows.Design and implement:Production DispatchingWIP TrackingGenealogy & TraceabilityResource ManagementQuality ManagementNon-Conformance & CAPA ProcessesElectronic Work InstructionsSPC/Data CollectionDevelop and support extensions, workflows, and integrations within the CM MES platform. Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions. MES Solution Delivery Lead implementation, upgrade, enhancement, and support activities for Critical Manufacturing MES.Gather and analyze business requirements from manufacturing stakeholders.Design and configure MES solutions aligned with production, quality, and traceability requirements.Drive standardization and optimization of manufacturing execution processes across sites.Support digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives. Critical Manufacturing MES Expertise Configure and customize Critical Manufacturing MES applications and workflows.Design and implement:Production DispatchingWIP TrackingGenealogy & TraceabilityResource ManagementQuality ManagementNon-Conformance & CAPA ProcessesElectronic Work InstructionsSPC/Data CollectionDevelop and support extensions, workflows, and integrations within the CM MES platform.Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions. Integration & Technical Leadership Lead MES integrations with:SAP ECC / S/4HANAERP SystemsPLM SystemsEquipment Automation (SECS/GEM)Manufacturing Data PlatformsData HistoriansReporting and Analytics SystemsWork with technical architects to define integration architecture and API strategies.Support data migration, validation, and deployment activities. Project Management Manage end-to-end MES projects and workstreams.Develop project plans, schedules, resource plans, and milestone tracking.Monitor scope, risks, dependencies, budgets, and project deliverables.Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies and stakeholder governance meetings.Ensure timely project execution while maintaining quality and compliance standards.Drive vendor and offshore team coordination. Stakeholder Management Partner with manufacturing leaders, engineering teams, business analysts, and IT teams.Conduct workshops and solution reviews with senior stakeholders.Prepare executive-level status reports and project dashboards.Act as the primary liaison between business users and technical teams. Testing & Deployment Lead SIT, UAT, Performance Testing, and Production Readiness activities.Develop test strategies and deployment plans.Coordinate cutover activities and post-production support.Ensure successful knowledge transfer to support organizations. Continuous Improvement Identify process inefficiencies and recommend MES-driven improvements.Support Smart Factory and Manufacturing Excellence initiatives.Define and track manufacturing KPIs and system performance metrics. Drive automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency