MES Engineer

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4173

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

The MES Engineer plays a key role in integrating our Ignition MES / PowerBi system into our manufacturing processes.

The main duties include collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to detect and identify improvement opportunities and working with teams to create and lead improvement projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage data visualization throughout the manufacturing floor

Work with IT to ensure computer & TV uptime and response speed

Work with facilities and PLC technicians to validate machine connection to data

Create relationships with operators and team leads to improve the Ignition MES/SCADA system

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 data in the Ignition MES system to improve machine performance and reduce defects

Maintains data for tracking OEE across the plant

Create report templates in Excel and PowerBi for easy management data analysis

Test out and provide feedback on new Ignition MES features

Continuously improve Ignition MES/SCADA platform to drive Smart Factory initiatives

Help lead digital transformation at the Newell Brands Maryville, TN plant

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering Degree - minimum of Associate's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering required

Interest in manufacturing and Industry 4.0

Experience with MES plant manufacuring systems

Strong desire to grow and continue learning

Stay abreast of technology trends and innovations

Experience with data in Excel and/or PowerBi

Machine PLC setup and programming experience

Experience with Python programming or any coding language preferred

Experience with Ignition MES by Inductive Automation platform preferred

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Engineering Degree Required / Bachelor's degree preferred

3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred

Continuous Improvement experience

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.