MES Solution Engineer

About First Quality Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family‑owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, First Quality produces high‑quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced MES Solution Engineer for First Quality Enterprises, LLC. The Manufacturing Software Systems Delivery team provides input into the strategic direction, technical and functional expertise, and product management for First Quality’s manufacturing systems. The MES Solution Engineer, as a key member of the Manufacturing Solution Delivery team, provides functional and technical leadership for the definition, design, and delivery of First Quality’s manufacturing systems, including Proficy Plant Applications and Proficy Historian. The position is responsible for understanding the overall architecture, product management, and delivery of First Quality’s manufacturing systems. Key Responsibilities Focuses on prioritized initiatives and plans; is proactive, anticipatory, and driving in nature to provide significant value to divisions/functions. Plays a lead role in enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the effective use of technology. Work with business leadership to document a clear vision of a business problem/opportunity and how it supports the business plan. Ensures sound integration of processes and assigned systems across FQ. Ensures adherence to IT Architecture principles and guidelines. Ensures optimal application performance and maintainability of assigned systems thus enabling scalability and continuous updates from software vendors. Stays current on emerging manufacturing technologies. MES Responsibilities Provides input into the overall direction, development, and integration of MES systems. Works with plant personnel and Divisional IT Leaders to understand and address business requirements. Experience with MES systems in the areas of execution: Supports and optimizes the MES systems (Proficy, PARCview) as well as MES bolt‑on solutions (Loftware, NiceLabel, etc.). Knowledge of Proficy Plant Applications, Proficy Historian, OPC Servers, MS SQL Server, Windows Server products, TCP/IP. Experience with Power BI or other analytics and reporting platforms. Integration: Manufacturing Systems integration to Business Systems (ERP), Analytics/Reporting, MHE equipment, and Shop Floor Data Acquisition Equipment. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Manufacturing Systems experience (Proficy – Plant Apps). Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Five plus years of progressive IT experience with at least 3 years in Manufacturing Systems. Ability and desire to engage with assigned business functions of the Enterprise to understand and articulate the business requirements as well as the IT capabilities and requirements. Experience implementing software used in 24x7 shop floor environments. Ability to work within a 24/7 environment across multiple time zones. Results oriented, customer focused, team player, proactive problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate to both business and technical individuals. Ability to influence and lead change. Strong influencing skills – ability to deliver without direct reporting relationships. Excellent listener & communicator. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with business and IT colleagues. Acts as an ambassador for business system needs and technology requirements. Shows consistent and appropriate responsiveness to both urgent and non‑critical matters. Ability to travel on average 25%. Benefits Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities. Paid time off (three‑week minimum). Medical, dental and vision starting day one. 401(k) with employer match. Paid parental leave. Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500). Bundle of joy benefit (year’s worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby). Tuition assistance. Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums and more. Equal Employment Opportunity First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr First Quality King of Prussia PA