MES Industrial Engineer

Critical Manufacturing is dedicated to empowering high-performance operations to make Industry 4.0 a reality with the most innovative, comprehensive, and modular MES software. We have a global presence, but our headquarters, and the main technical center, are in Porto (Maia), Portugal, where we develop a state-of-the-art solution for Semiconductor, Electronics, Medical Devices, and other Discrete industries.

In 2023, Critical Manufacturing expanded its footprint to Penang, Malaysia.

Recognized for the third consecutive year as a Leader by Gartner, we are part of ASMPT, the world's largest supplier of best-in-class equipment, and technological process partner for the electronics and semiconductor industries.

The role:

The primary focus of the MES Industrial Engineer role is to flawlessly execute the deployment of Critical Manufacturing's MES system across plants all over the world in high-tech facilities manufacturing semiconductors, electronics, medical devices, automotive, or other advanced complex products.

Do you love getting acquainted with manufacturing processes, understanding manufacturing requirements for software solutions, and deploying solutions to improve companies' productivity, quality, and flexibility? Would you like to develop your skills in advanced manufacturing production environments?

If you are a self-motivated individual who has a passion for Manufacturing Execution Systems and thrives in a fast-paced environment, look no further! Team up and apply now as a MES Industrial Engineer.

What you'll do:

1. Perform business process analysis and elaborate strategies and plans for product implementation.
2. Understand the specific customer requirements and map them to solutions from the Critical Manufacturing offering.
3. Create configurations and customizations specific for given customers.
4. Perform demonstrations of the solution tailored to the customer-specific requirements.
5. Coordinate custom developments which might be required to fulfill specific manufacturing environments.
6. Ensure smooth communication between the customer and the implementation and development teams.
7. Oversee implementation, deployment, and user training activities.
8. Facilitate the reviews and signoff of key deliverables and milestones between the project team and the business stakeholders.

What you must have:

• Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar degree.
• More than 4 years of experience working in manufacturing environments in consulting or project deployment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills and be able to motivate teams and manage customers.
• Strong team player and creative thinking skills for providing innovative solutions.
• Excellent English skills spoken and written.
• Excellent Mandarin skills spoken and written is an added advantage.

What we consider a plus (not mandatory):

• Experience in deploying software projects to manufacturing.
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge.
• Project Management experience.