Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

JOB PURPOSE

• To ensure MES, Shopware Services Uptime & BOSS System availability in the Brits Manufacturing Plant.

Main responsibilities

• Managing self-responsibility with regards to time and attendance and quality.
• Review clients’ proposals in terms of control systems engineering and design.
• Provide technical input for control system functional specifications.
• Design, development, and commissioning of all PLC and SCADA software elements.
• Design, development, and integration of MES systems.
• Development, configuration, testing and deployment of the MES solution.
• Provide technical input for basic and detail design.
• Evaluate vendor proposals for clarification.
• Equipment as well as software FAT and SAT testing.
• Assist in planning and reviewing of technical work and maintaining project schedules.
• Develop manuals.
• Facilitate basic training of operators during the handover phase.
• Offer technical support on control system equipment.
• Good understanding of standards to evaluate the quality of installed systems.
• Perform point to point wiring and functional checks.
• Commissioning.
• Work closely with other Discipline Managers/Project Managers/ Engineering Managers and aspire to support and achieve the goals of the Company.
• Perform a Project Management role on some smaller projects

Required capabilities

• Primary responsibility includes the support, development, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment of Manufacturing Execution Systems in the rubber industry.
• +5 years' relevant working experience in the manufacturing industry with a proven track record in control systems engineering, programming, and commissioning.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System (MES/MOM/SCADA). 
• Experience in Genealogy tracking systems.
• Knowledge of Databases e.g. ORACLE, SQL Language, database management.
• Knowledge of IT hardware e.g. PC’s, Servers, Virtual Servers, PLC’s, Routers.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Knowledge of networking systems e.g. Ethernet, TCP/IP, Networking, AD, SNMP, OPC, Wi-Fi.
• Ability to work across disciplines, have excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Demonstrated ability in planning and organizing, controlling, coordinating and directing engineering activities.
• Ability to quickly establish good working relationships with others from all levels.
• Available and answer his phone calls when required to assist with the Brits Plant activities.
• Proactively develop customer relationship, anticipate and provide solutions to customer needs giving high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Plan and organize the work of a project team, develop the implementation strategies for projects.
• Develop and improve processes, procedures and tools used in the execution of projects.
• You effectively communicate in various settings, one on one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
• You should readily learn and adopt new technologies.
• Develop detailed designs, implement, troubleshoot and test Syncade MES solutions that meet client requirements following Quality Management Standards.

Education: 

• BTech / Bsc  in Computer Science/Information Technology / Electronic Engineering  / Electrical and Computer engineering or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years plant experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the tyre manufacturing and automotive industry will be an advantage

Qualified candidates for this important position will therefore need to demonstrate the following:

• Agility – to work in a matrix and complex environment where change happens at a rapid pace
• Courage – to share ideas, think out of the box
• Ownership – to see the bigger picture and take ownership by thinking and acting beyond the role

Leadership Competencies:                                        

• Business Acumen                             
• Shapes business strategy                             
• Drives accountability and high performance
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration            
• Customer focus and Customer Service orientation/mindset
• Nurtures and coaches                                   
• Builds partnerships
• Develops others                                
• Health and Safety                                         
• Hazard Awareness
• SHE Law and Regulatory Systems  
• Emergency Response