Senior Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer
AbbVie
3 months ago
Remote friendly (Worcester, MA)
United States
Operations
Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Manager, MES and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality MES solutions aligned with enterprise strategy and standards.
- Lead technical design, configuration, integration, and testing of MES applications for multiple manufacturing modalities and sites.
- Develop, document, and maintain MES best practices, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Lead Communities of Practice (COP) meetings and champion template standardization and process simplification using advanced MES capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MES engineers and collaborators.
- Support adoption of new MES technology and digital transformation initiatives at site and network levels.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and data to identify areas for MES-driven process improvement, automation, and harmonization.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and AbbVie ways of working in all MES engineering activities.
- Support governance, technical documentation, and training programs; deliver New Instance MES via Global Recipe Templates; engage with internal/external partners for continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Science, IT, or related field.
- 6+ years’ experience with MES in pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation, or regulated environments.
- Solid understanding of digital manufacturing concepts, MES operation, and enterprise IT/OT integration.
- Experience with process improvement, system analysis, and technical documentation in multi-site/global environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate across business and technology.
- Working knowledge of cGMP and pharma regulatory/quality compliance.
- Experience with MES platforms, preferably POMS Aquila.
- Ability to train/mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the network.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) (eligible employees)
- Short-term incentive program eligibility
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Manager, MES and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality MES solutions aligned with enterprise strategy and standards.
- Lead technical design, configuration, integration, and testing of MES applications for multiple manufacturing modalities and sites.
- Develop, document, and maintain MES best practices, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Lead Communities of Practice (COP) meetings and champion template standardization and process simplification using advanced MES capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MES engineers and collaborators.
- Support adoption of new MES technology and digital transformation initiatives at site and network levels.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and data to identify areas for MES-driven process improvement, automation, and harmonization.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and AbbVie ways of working in all MES engineering activities.
- Support governance, technical documentation, and training programs; deliver New Instance MES via Global Recipe Templates; engage with internal/external partners for continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Science, IT, or related field.
- 6+ years’ experience with MES in pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation, or regulated environments.
- Solid understanding of digital manufacturing concepts, MES operation, and enterprise IT/OT integration.
- Experience with process improvement, system analysis, and technical documentation in multi-site/global environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate across business and technology.
- Working knowledge of cGMP and pharma regulatory/quality compliance.
- Experience with MES platforms, preferably POMS Aquila.
- Ability to train/mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the network.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) (eligible employees)
- Short-term incentive program eligibility