MES Test Lead

Main Sail is seeking a Test Lead for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation project to support a manufacturing client in Mt. Vernon Indiana.

Responsibilities:
- Plan for the FIT, SIT, and UAT as well as prep for test execution, such as:
-- Develop a Test Strategy and Plan
-- Defining the testing process (how the users will perform the test)
-- What testing materials will be leveraged
-- How the testers will have the testing materials
-- How the test results will be captured and managed to closure
-- What tool will be used to collect the test results
-- What metrics will be used to report out the test results
-- Who will be facilitating all the testing at both facilities
-- When the tests will happen for FIT, SIT and UAT (both facilities)
-- Who will be testing for FIT, SIT, and UAT (for both facilities)
- Develop Detailed Testing Schedule for FIT, SIT, and UAT (for both facilities)
- Define testing logistics
-- Reserve the testing facility at both facilities
-- Organizing the testing facility with proper testing tools (if needed)
-- Ensuring the testers' access and proper privileges have been provided
-- Ensure the testers have proper training
-- Ensure the testers have the knowledge of the testing process
- Lead script writers creating test cases and scripts for Functional Integration, System Integration test phases.
- Lead technical resources executing Functional Integration, System Integration test phases.
- Track and report defects daily.
- Report status of test execution daily.
- Lead users in creating User Acceptance test cases and scripts.
- Lead users executing UAT phase of testing.
- Track and report UAT defects daily. Report status of UAT test execution daily.
- Travel - May need to travel up to 20% or time.

Experience Required:
- 3-4 years of experience leading all testing phases for large, complex IT projects
- Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation experience - Solumina preferred
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience - SAP preferred
- Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening

Location:
- Remote with up to 20% travel to Mt. Vernon IN and Barberton OH

Duration:
- Jun - Dec 2026 with possible extensions