MES Engineer

Job ID: 14806 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

TITLE: Industrial Systems Engineer (Smart Factory / IIoT)

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

SUPERVISES: 1 Tech

JOB CLASS: Exempt

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The role is responsible for maintaining and improving the Ignition MES / SCADA system and its integrations across the manufacturing ecosystem, including Power BI, SAP, AMR systems, and automated production lines. Ignition serves as the central hub for connecting PLCs, APIs, and databases to ensure reliable data flow and system performance to support daily operations and decision-making.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own troubleshooting and resolution of MES/SCADA system issues that impact production (data flow, connectivity, and system performance)
• Manage data visualization throughout the manufacturing floor
• displays and network infrastructure running reliably and performing well by coordinating with IT
• Work with facilities and PLC technicians to ensure machines are properly connected and sending accurate data to Ignition
• Work closely with operators and team leads to identify issues and improve how MES supports day-to-day operations
• Drive the adoption and switch over to the Ignition system throughout the manufacturing floor
• Create new ideas for machine automated data collection to replace manually input data systems
• Utilize MES data to identify opportunities to improve manufacturing
• Build and maintain reports and dashboards in Excel and PowerBi for easy management of data analysis while optimizing data queries and refresh rates to avoid unnecessary strain on the database systems
• Test out and provide feedback on new Ignition MES features
• Be willing to improve Ignition MES/SCADA platform to drive Smart Factory initiatives
• Help lead digital transformation at the Newell Brands Maryville, TN plant
• Own integration and operational reliability between AMRs and manufacturing systems

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good understanding of troubleshooting training/critical thinking
• Decision Making
• Data analytics
• Excellent presentation and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Teamwork and project management skills.
• Strategic thinking, innovation and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously
• Ability to influence and drive positive change
• Strong interpersonal skills to ensure success in working cross functionally
• Ability to coach and share knowledge for inter-team development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, IT, or another technical field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to Industry 4.0, automation or digital manufacturing systems
• Hands-on experience with MES/Scada systems in a manufacturing environment (Ignition or similar platforms preferred)
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies
• Stay abreast of technology trends and innovations
• Experience working with data using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and SQL-based data sources
• Experience working with query languages (PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server preferred)
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages (Python, Jython, or Java preferred. Familiarity with JSON is a plus)
• Experience integrating systems across manufacturing environments such as APIs, PLCs, and databases

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing experience preferred 
• Technical degree preferred

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Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.