MES Implementation Lead - Slough - Hybrid - £80k

MES Implementation Lead Hybrid - Slough / Client Sites

We are recruiting for an MES Implementation Lead to support the delivery of manufacturing execution and shop floor digital systems across industrial production environments. This role is suited to someone with a background in industrial automation, MES, control systems and production line software who is comfortable working between operations, engineering and technical teams.

The work is focused on implementing and improving MES and related manufacturing systems used for line control, traceability, production visibility and process optimisation. You will take a leading role in understanding how production lines operate, translating operational requirements into system solutions, and supporting the delivery of systems that perform reliably in live manufacturing settings.

This is a hands on delivery role for someone who understands the manufacturing execution layer and how it connects shop floor equipment, control systems and wider business systems.

What you will be doing

• Work closely with customers and internal teams to understand manufacturing processes, line layouts, operational requirements and system challenges
• Lead the implementation, configuration and improvement of MES and shop floor systems within live production environments
• Deliver solutions for production tracking, traceability, data capture, inspection processes and operational visibility
• Support and guide integration between MES, PLC, SCADA, industrial data platforms and wider business systems such as ERP
• Contribute to functional analysis, solution design, testing, commissioning and go live activity
• Take ownership of resolving technical and operational issues affecting MES performance, system reliability and data quality
• Produce clear technical documentation, workflows and support material for users and internal teams
• Work closely with production, engineering, IT and quality teams to ensure systems align with how the factory operates
• Support and guide upgrades, enhancements and continuous improvement activity across manufacturing systems

What we are looking for

• Experience delivering or leading MES or manufacturing systems implementation within live production environments
• Strong understanding of shop floor operations, production lines and manufacturing execution systems
• Experience working with industrial automation and control systems, including exposure to PLC, SCADA or similar technologies
• Understanding of how manufacturing systems sit between shop floor equipment and enterprise systems
• Experience with system integration, industrial data flows and real time production information
• Strong technical problem solving skills and ability to work through issues in live operational settings
• Comfortable working with cross functional teams including operations, engineering, IT and quality
• Able to produce functional and technical documentation to support delivery and long term system use

Useful background

• Industrial automation
• MES delivery or support
• Production line software
• Manufacturing systems integration
• ISA95 aligned environments
• Process or discrete manufacturing
• Industry 4.0 or digital manufacturing projects

This role is likely to suit someone coming from

• MES Implementation Lead / Senior MES Engineer
• Manufacturing Systems Engineer
• Industrial Automation Engineer
• Controls and Manufacturing Systems Engineer
• Digital Manufacturing Engineer
• Industrial Software Engineer

If you have a background in MES or manufacturing systems and want to contribute to innovative, real world digital transformation projects we’d love to hear from you.