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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing technology strategies for manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and enterprise systems integration. Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams while driving process improvements and quality initiatives across multiple factory locations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Software Engineering LeadershipAgile Development PracticesCI/CD PracticesStrategic Technology Roadmap Development
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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentMES IntegrationEnterprise Systems (ES/ERP)Programming ActivitiesProcess ImprovementQuality InitiativesLogistics Systems UnderstandingMachine Operations KnowledgeAgile MethodologiesTechnical Strategy Development
Soft Skills
Executive-Level CommunicationPeople LeadershipAnalytical SkillsMentoringRelationship Building
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing OperationsTechnology StrategyMulti-Site ManufacturingSupply Chain SystemsShop-Floor TechnologyITAR Regulations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own and evolve the multi-year technology strategy and roadmap for manufacturing operations across all factories
- Serve as the primary contact for the Chief Operating Officer and partner to assess current-state technology, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop future manufacturing technology strategy
- Lead, hire, and develop a multi-team organization of engineering managers and their direct reports
- Direct the design, development, and support of software driving manufacturing execution, machine operations, and logistics workflows
- Establish and govern standards, architecture, and integration patterns for MES and ES platforms
- Set project and portfolio priorities across manufacturing technology teams
- Balance new capability development, platform modernization, and ongoing operational support
- Build relationships with factory, supply chain, and logistics stakeholders
- Drive process improvement and quality initiatives, including software quality, release practices, and production support
- Represent manufacturing operations technology in cross-functional and executive discussions
- Mentor and develop engineering managers and build organizational capability and succession depth
- Monitor evolving manufacturing capabilities and technologies for potential integration
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive software engineering leadership experience, including significant experience within manufacturing, industrial, or operations technology environments
- Experience leading and developing engineering managers/people leaders across multiple teams
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and enterprise systems (ES/ERP) integration in a multi-site manufacturing environment
- Experience partnering directly with Operations/factory leadership to define and execute technology strategy
- Experience leading software organizations using agile development practices at scale
- Experience working with and building global teams across the United States, Europe, and India
- Proven track record delivering technology strategy and roadmaps spanning multiple factories or business units
- Proficiency or strong understanding of CI/CD practices, including automated tests, builds, and deployments
- Proven experience working at a high technical level across all phases of programming activities
- Deep knowledge of MES and enterprise systems (ES), and their integration with machine operations and logistics
- Working knowledge of manufacturing capabilities, machine operations, and shop-floor technology across factory environments
- Understanding of logistics and supply chain systems as they relate to manufacturing operations
- Strong strategic and analytical skills
- Executive-level communication skills
- Strong people-leadership skills and experience building, coaching, and scaling engineering management teams
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives across distributed teams and factory locations
- Demonstrated history of staying current on best practices in manufacturing technology and software engineering
- Role restricted by ITAR regulations to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status
- Individuals with temporary visas, including E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN, or OPT, are not eligible for hire
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and total rewards package
- Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account, including employer contributions
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid caregiver leave
- At least 3 weeks of PTO
- Wellness
- Holiday Pay
- Volunteer Hours
- 401k with company match and immediate vest
- Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
- Matching grants through Protolabs foundation