Specialist, Business Consulting
Merck
August 24, 2026
Remote friendly (Wilson, NC)
United States
Corporate Functions
Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Specialist (P2)
Responsibilities:
- Act as a subject matter expert and administrator for MES to support successful, compliant deployment, development, and support of the company standard MES system.
- Follow standard processes and procedures, including cGMP regulations and SOPs.
- Identify and implement continuous process improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate and approve MES access/user management procedures, performance management, qualifications/testing, and may participate in vulnerability assessments.
- Support IT hardware/workstation design and setup on production lines; business continuity and obsolescence planning; site point of contact for MES upgrades and continuous improvements.
- Sustain electronic Master Batch Records (MBRs), stay current on MES training, coordinate site MES administration, and support standard MES configuration.
- Liaison to MES COE, AMS, and Digital Manufacturing organizations.
- Execute change control and MES site life-cycle actions to maintain system control and compliance.
- Collaborate on troubleshooting and provide MES support to operations.
- Apply knowledge of Quality Systems and regulatory standards to support quality decisions.
- Support other digital initiatives such as OEE+ as needed.
Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical degree AND minimum 1 year MES administration of a major MES platform;
OR High school diploma AND 3 years MES PAS-X administration experience.
- Excellent written/oral communication; facilitation, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Required Experience/Skills:
- Analytical/problem-solving skills with attention to detail; personal integrity.
- Communication/influencing skills; strong IT understanding.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and ability to translate requirements into automation/digital solutions.
- Strong continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred:
- SAP knowledge; prior MES system administration training; production regulated industry experience.
- Lean Six Sigma certifications.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (deadline listed on the posting).
Responsibilities:
- Act as a subject matter expert and administrator for MES to support successful, compliant deployment, development, and support of the company standard MES system.
- Follow standard processes and procedures, including cGMP regulations and SOPs.
- Identify and implement continuous process improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate and approve MES access/user management procedures, performance management, qualifications/testing, and may participate in vulnerability assessments.
- Support IT hardware/workstation design and setup on production lines; business continuity and obsolescence planning; site point of contact for MES upgrades and continuous improvements.
- Sustain electronic Master Batch Records (MBRs), stay current on MES training, coordinate site MES administration, and support standard MES configuration.
- Liaison to MES COE, AMS, and Digital Manufacturing organizations.
- Execute change control and MES site life-cycle actions to maintain system control and compliance.
- Collaborate on troubleshooting and provide MES support to operations.
- Apply knowledge of Quality Systems and regulatory standards to support quality decisions.
- Support other digital initiatives such as OEE+ as needed.
Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical degree AND minimum 1 year MES administration of a major MES platform;
OR High school diploma AND 3 years MES PAS-X administration experience.
- Excellent written/oral communication; facilitation, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Required Experience/Skills:
- Analytical/problem-solving skills with attention to detail; personal integrity.
- Communication/influencing skills; strong IT understanding.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and ability to translate requirements into automation/digital solutions.
- Strong continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred:
- SAP knowledge; prior MES system administration training; production regulated industry experience.
- Lean Six Sigma certifications.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (deadline listed on the posting).