Senior MES Engineer
Catapult Federal Services · Dallas, TX · 2 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support, maintain, and optimize enterprise MES environments across multiple manufacturing operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve MES system issues, performance bottlenecks, and operational disruptions in a timely manner.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, infrastructure, and IT teams to diagnose and resolve system challenges.
- Lead or support MES upgrades, enhancements, patch deployments, and new feature implementations.
- Identify opportunities for proactive system improvements and performance optimization across the manufacturing technology landscape.
- Manage and support back-end technical components including servers, databases, system architecture, and third-party integrations.
- Improve system reliability, scalability, and overall user experience for manufacturing operations stakeholders.
- Collaborate with existing internal MES resources and subject matter experts to align on best practices and standards.
- Support manufacturing-related applications tied to MES workflows and operational processes.
- Participate in long-term modernization and Oracle-related initiatives impacting manufacturing systems.
- Document technical configurations, processes, troubleshooting procedures, and operational runbooks.
Required Experience & Skills
- 8+ years of hands-on MES experience within manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems and manufacturing operations workflows.
- Demonstrated experience supporting both functional and technical aspects of MES platforms.
- Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in high-stakes production environments.
- Experience working with servers, databases, system performance analysis, and technical architecture.
- Ability to work directly and effectively with both operational stakeholders and technical teams.
- Experience diagnosing system slowness, workflow inefficiencies, and production-related system issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with Formula/MES environments or similar specialized manufacturing execution systems.
- Experience supporting enterprise manufacturing applications across multiple geographically distributed business units.
- Familiarity with Oracle-related manufacturing initiatives or ERP system integrations.
- Experience supporting maintenance and manufacturing support platforms such as TabWare or similar CMMS/EAM tools.
- Background in heavy manufacturing, building materials, cement, paper, aggregates, or other industrial environments.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale manufacturing operations with complex, multi-site architectures.
Pay & Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and more.
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