MES Consultant

We are working with a leading international technology and manufacturing consultancy looking to strengthen its Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) team.

This is an opportunity to join an experienced team of manufacturing and digital transformation specialists delivering advisory and implementation projects for major international clients.

You will use your functional and technical expertise across leading MES platforms to help manufacturers optimise production processes implement digital manufacturing solutions and drive operational transformation.

You will play an important role in advising clients on MES strategy solution design and implementation while building relationships with senior stakeholders and supporting the development of the wider consulting team.

• Participate in manufacturing business process analysis modelling and feasibility assessments relating to MES implementations.
  

• Define functional requirements and provide technical guidance to development and implementation teams.
  

• Design configure implement and test manufacturing processes and master data within MES platforms.
  

• Lead and support full-cycle MES implementation projects.
  

• Advise clients on MES strategy digital manufacturing solutions and implementation approaches.
  

• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and key client decision-makers.
  

• Support business development activities including client proposals and project opportunities.
  

• Develop innovative solutions and methodologies to improve manufacturing operations.
  

• Mentor junior consultants and share technical and functional MES expertise across the team.
  

• 25 years of experience within MES implementations and manufacturing operations.
  

• Experience delivering or leading full-cycle MES implementation projects.
  

• Background in Life Sciences Pharmaceuticals or Medical Device manufacturing.
  

• Strong understanding of MES strategy requirements gathering solution design prototyping and testing.
  

• Experience working with manufacturing processes and digital transformation initiatives.
  

• Strong problem-solving communication and stakeholder management skills.
  

• Ability to work with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders.
  

• Passion for smart manufacturing Industry 4.0 and digital transformation.
  

• Experience with Körber PAS-X is highly desirable.
  

• Fluent English is essential; additional European languages are advantageous.
  

Our client is an established international consulting and technology organisation specialising in business transformation manufacturing operations and digital innovation.

Its manufacturing and supply chain practice works with leading organisations across a range of industries helping them address complex operational challenges through strategic consulting technology implementation and process optimisation.

The team delivers end-to-end transformation projects covering manufacturing supply chain planning procurement and logistics.

You will have the opportunity to work on complex international projects collaborate with experienced industry specialists and contribute to the ongoing development of digital manufacturing solutions.

• Work on major international MES implementation projects.
  

• Collaborate with experienced manufacturing and technology specialists.
  

• Develop your expertise across leading MES platforms.
  

• Gain exposure to senior client stakeholders.
  

• Contribute to innovative manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
  

• Progress your career within an established international consulting environment.