MES Lead Engineer- GE Proficy

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Location: Remote in Canada
Job Description:
Experienced Senior MES Production Execution Engineer to lead the implementation, support, and optimization of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions across manufacturing sites. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in GE Proficy Plant Applications and related technologies, combined with proven leadership, client engagement, and production support experience. This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, site teams, and technical resources to deliver reliable manufacturing solutions that drive operational excellence.
Your Role:
MES Solution Delivery & Implementation
Lead end-to-end implementation and support of Production Execution solutions across manufacturing sites.
Deploy MES solutions.
Support site teams in developing and maintaining data workbooks and configuration requirements for implementations.
Participate in Business Acceptance Testing (BAT), system validation, integration testing, and go-live activities.
Ensure successful deployment and stabilization of MES solutions across production environments.
Business & Client Engagement
Collaborate with clients and business stakeholders to gather requirements and understand operational needs.
Analyze business processes and translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Define project scope, solution approach, and implementation strategy while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Act as a trusted advisor for Production Execution and MES-related initiatives.
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Team Leadership & Delivery Management
Lead and coordinate project and support team activities.
Allocate tasks, manage resource planning, and track project deliverables.
Mentor and guide team members to enhance technical capabilities and delivery excellence.
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, including business, operations, quality, and IT stakeholders.
Production Support & Issue Resolution
Provide Level 2/Level 3 production support for critical MES applications.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve production incidents within defined SLAs.
Your Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience leading GE Proficy MES implementation and support teams in a global manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments and supporting mission-critical production systems.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $70,751 - $165,984 / year.
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In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, d