Job Description
Role Overview Our client is accelerating its MES 2.0 initiative to standardize manufacturing execution capabilities across a global manufacturing footprint. Historically, facilities have utilized different MES solutions with inconsistent functionality, reporting, and support models. This resource will help establish a scalable Ignition-based MES architecture while expanding Kanoa MES capabilities and supporting the development of additional smart manufacturing applications. The position sits within the enterprise manufacturing architecture and smart manufacturing organization and will work directly with operations, OT, engineering, controls, and IT teams. This is not solely an MES support role. The consultant will help drive manufacturing modernization efforts and support the development of plant-floor applications integrated with automation technologies such as AMRs, AGVs, and other Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Day to Day
- Work primarily from the Northville office while supporting manufacturing facilities throughout Metro Detroit.
- Travel to manufacturing plants for workshops, assessments, deployments, troubleshooting, and operational support.
- Continue expanding and supporting Kanoa MES solutions across manufacturing operations.
- Deploy and enhance MES applications utilizing Ignition and Kanoa platforms.
- Configure out-of-the-box MES functionality to support MES standardization efforts.
- Build production dashboards, reporting solutions, and operational visibility tools.
- Configure and support OEE/OAE, Production Reporting, Quality, Traceability, Maintenance, and Energy Management capabilities.
- Develop Python scripts and custom business logic where platform functionality requires enhancement.
- Design and optimize SQL queries, datasets, and manufacturing databases.
- Integrate MES platforms with PLCs, controls systems, automation equipment, sensors, and enterprise applications.
- Support SAP and ERP integrations.
- Develop and support Track & Trace / Genealogy solutions.
- Partner directly with plant managers, controls engineers, manufacturing engineers, operations leaders, and shop-floor personnel.
- Support development of additional smart manufacturing applications, including material call systems integrated with AMRs/AGVs.
- Participate in plant assessments, pilot deployments, production support activities, and future rollout planning. Help establish reusable MES standards and deployment frameworks that can scale across multiple facilities globally.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages while on contract for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Skills and Requirements
Must Haves
- Ignition Core Certification
- Hands-on Ignition development experience (Perspective and/or Vision)
- MES implementation experience (Kanoa preferred)
- Experience configuring and deploying MES solutions, not just building custom applications
- Strong SQL experience ○ Stored Procedures ○ Query Optimization ○ Relational Databases
- Python scripting within Ignition
- Experience collecting manufacturing data from PLCs and automation systems
- MQTT
- OPC UA / OPC DA
- REST/SOAP APIs
- Enterprise Integration experience
- ERP integration experience (SAP preferred)
- Knowledge of ISA-95 and ISA-88 manufacturing standards
- Experience supporting:
○ OEE/OAE
○ Production Reporting ○ Quality ○ Traceability / Genealogy ○ Maintenance / Asset Management ○ Energy Management
- Experience working directly with manufacturing operations, engineering teams, and plant leadership Preferred
- Ignition Gold Certification
- Kanoa Certification
- Sepasoft Certification
- Previous Kanoa implementation experience
- Automotive manufacturing experience
- Multi-plant MES deployment experience
- Energy Management experience
- Maintenance / Asset Management experience
- SQL Server or PostgreSQL certifications
- PMP
- CCNA or NetworkExperience supporting manufacturing deployments directly from the plant floor
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.