Sr. MSE - Brewing & Utilities

About the role

Sr. Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Brewing & Utilities) at the Shenandoah Brewery, part of the Information Technology team. The role drives integration and optimization of manufacturing systems, increases automation, and leads execution of strategic technology initiatives. Serves as primary point of contact between IT and brewing and utilities services, acting as a trusted technology thought leader. Reports to the Brewery Systems Manager (BSM) and works closely with stakeholders across the brewery and IT, supporting automation integration into MES plant floor SCADA architecture and serving as technical lead for future process control systems automation through participation in enterprise‑driven capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership and expert technical support to on‑shift Engineering Technicians.
• Provides ongoing coaching and training to Plant Operations in the use and adoption of process control automation and MES solutions.
• Acts as subject matter expert for the entire technology stack within the brewing & utilities domain.
• Ensures sustained up‑time of brewery Process Automation and MES solutions in a 24x7 operating environment through strong governance and best practices.
• Works in lockstep with solution delivery teams to influence improvement/design of technology solutions.
• Ensures Process Automation and MES system software and hardware are at appropriate revision levels.
• Responsible for software change management and version control of the production instance of the process automation system.
• Active initiative management (IM) pillar member to ensure change initiatives are integrated smoothly into production across the brewery.
• Occasionally covers for the BSM and other team members.
• Provides after‑hours on‑call support on a rotational basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences, Chemical Engineering or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in process automation control design and/or programming (required).
• Proficiency in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

Skills

• Experience with ProLeit Brewmaxx, GE Proficy, Valmet D/3, SQL, Rockwell PLCs, Wonderware, and SAP (preferred).
• Knowledge of ITIL processes (Service Management and Delivery).
• Project management experience (preferred).
• Ability to influence stakeholders, act with urgency, demonstrate diplomatic and professional judgment, and embody core values.

Benefits

• Participation in Total Rewards program with competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with employer match, generous paid time off, wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On‑site pub, access to brand clothing and swag, top events, free beer and beverages.
• Community involvement, charitable donations, volunteer opportunities via Business Resource Groups.
• Career growth through First Choice Learning opportunities.

Pay

Salary range: $109,100.00 – $143,200.00 (posting salary range) + 15% target short‑term incentive + average $23,000 spent on benefits per employee (health, dental, vision, retirement with above‑market employer match, wellness incentives, EAP, paid time off).