MES Engineer

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

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As an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Engineer, you will manage and support projects focused on developing and improving MES applications and hardware across our Fiberon brand facilities. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve daily MES issues, design and implement solutions, and maintain existing systems to support our continuous improvement culture.

Leveraging your technical understanding of computer programming and application development, you’ll work on integrating MES with other data systems to enhance decision-making, develop reports, and partner with engineers on data acquisition. With strong written and oral communication skills, you’ll effectively engage stakeholders, adhere to project timelines, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, you’ll review and optimize software code, deploy new systems, and provide technical assistance to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has an associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering, OR 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in software development focused on front-end application design for manufacturing execution systems. You will be proficient in Ignition, Python, Microsoft SQL databases, HTML, Java, and Expression languages.

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule, reporting into the New London, NC office Tuesday-Thursday with the option to work remote on Monday & Friday. 

What you will be doing:

• Manage the day-to-day related MES issues and delegate to other team members, as necessary
• Utilize Ignition software for front end application design and development for MES
• Define, design, and lead software implementations throughout the manufacturing operations
• Support, troubleshoot, and maintain current applications and hardware
• Integrate solutions with ERP data to drive faster and easier decisions
• Develop reports based on MES and operational data
• Develop data acquisition systems by working closely with controls engineers
• Maintains, analyzes, and participates in modifications to existing systems
• Analyze existing software code to make more efficient
• Participates in development and testing of new systems and programs
• Participate in deploying integrated MES solutions in the Fiberon facilities
• Develop and execute end-user test plans as needed
• Support project teams to help drive continuous improvement
• Support corporate goals and objectives
• 24/7 technical support to ensure appropriate response and resolution to manufacturing issues are met

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering OR 3-5 years demonstrated experience with software development in front end application and design of manufacturing execution systems
• Experience with Python, Microsoft SQL databases, HTML, Java, and Expression languages
• Demonstrated software application implementations into a production environment
• Knowledge of Windows-based systems and MS Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of PLC’s, programming, tag structure, data collection
• Knowledge of SCADA and MES software, such as Ignition
• Knowledge of ERP system functionality, bill of materials (BOM’s), part/product configuration, and production scheduling/sequencing
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: Plumbing, Doors and Security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.