Senior MES Engineer

Our client is seeking a direct hire (permanent), remote Senior MES Engineer to join our growing Life Sciences practice. The candidate must live in North Carolina. This is a leadership role where you will serve as a solution architect, project leader, and mentor, guiding a team of engineers while directly engaging with clients to deliver cutting-edge Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with a passion for building partnerships, solving complex challenges, and driving business growth in the Life Sciences sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead MES solution design, configuration, implementation, testing, commissioning, and qualification, ensuring seamless integration with Level 2 (controls) and Level 4 (ERP) systems.
• Serve as solution architect, conceptualizing and delivering innovative MES strategies that improve compliance, reduce downtime, and drive efficiency.
• Act as technical lead and mentor, guiding engineers/technicians while ensuring project delivery excellence.
• Develop project execution plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and reports; manage projects up to $1M in scope.
• Oversee daily project operations, ensuring profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Support external system interfaces (DeltaV, SAP, LIMS, PI, Maximo) and manage database integration (SQL, Oracle).
• Collaborate with customers to define requirements, evaluate MES platforms, and develop tailored solutions.
• Drive business development efforts by attending industry events, engaging with professional associations, and securing repeat and new business opportunities.
• Position yourself for office leadership in North Carolina, contributing to the growth of the region.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Sciences.
• 8+ years of MES experience with at least 4 years in the Life Sciences industry.
• Proven MES deployment experience with platforms such as Werum PAS-X, Sepasoft, or POMS.
• Hands-on expertise with all project phases: conceptual design, basis of design, implementation, testing, start-up, and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, S88, and S95 standards.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement integrated EBR recipes.
• Proficiency with relational databases (SQL, Oracle), historian technology, and reporting systems.
• Strong IT/OT networking knowledge.
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical teams.
• Professional references (subordinate, peer, manager).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with system integrators (highly preferred).
• Track record of business development, securing repeat and new client engagements (highly preferred).
• Experience leading office or regional operations.

Why join our client:

• Be part of a high-growth business unit shaping the future of MES in the Life Sciences industry.
• Opportunity to lead your own office in North Carolina.
• Work with cutting-edge MES technologies across multiple platforms.
• Join a company that values innovation, efficiency, and long-term partnerships.