Associate Director, Manufacturing Systems Integration

Job Overview We are seeking an experienced technical leader for an Associate Director level role that will build, configure, and sustain system integrations between downstream capabilities and shop floor manufacturing systems, including MES, OT data historians, and process control systems. The role reports to the Operations Orchestration Product Manager and serves as the technical authority for integration delivery and operations across global sites. Key Responsibilities Build, configure, and sustain system integrations connecting operational systems to digital shopfloor systems and downstream operational capabilities. Partner with site operations and process engineers to define and execute detailed data mapping for scheduling, productivity, and reporting use cases. Establish and maintain integration standards, templates, and reusable patterns for onboarding new sites, lines, and capabilities. Oversee execution and scale up of integration solutions across global sites, ensuring minimal disruption and consistent configurations. Provide senior level troubleshooting and incident leadership for integration‑related issues. Drive data quality and validation practices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data. Maintain familiarity with manufacturing data ecosystems such as MES, data historians, and process control environments. Stay current with evolving technologies and incorporate relevant advancements into integration approaches. Manage vendor and integrator relationships related to integration delivery. Coordinate execution across a distributed global team model for timely decision making. Partner with the Operations Orchestration Product Manager to inform roadmap priorities. Mentor engineers and site teams on integration best practices. Support governance and change control processes for integration configurations. Qualifications 12+ years of experience in manufacturing technology or industrial systems environments; pharmaceutical manufacturing experience strongly preferred. Minimum of 5 years in system integration, automation, or manufacturing IT/OT roles. Strong experience integrating MES, PI, DeltaV with downstream platforms. Solid understanding of manufacturing execution processes and shop floor data generation. Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts. Working familiarity with manufacturing data ecosystems. Familiarity with modern integration technologies (APIs, OPC UA, streaming, edge to cloud). Experience with SDLC practices and computer system validation concepts. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities across global teams. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred. Skills Required: Manufacturing System Integration, MES, Data Historians, Data Mapping, Integration Strategy, Troubleshooting, SQL, Incident Management, Change Controls, SDLC, Technical Leadership. Preferred: Global manufacturing environments, pharmaceutical operations, Ignition platform, OPC UA, edge computing, OEE, real‑time scheduling, automation, business process improvements. Benefits Salary range: $142,400 - $224,100. Eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive. Medical, dental, vision, and other health insurance. Retirement benefits including 401(k). Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. EEO Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr MSD Malaysia