Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Consultant

Company Overview:

Established in 1991, Cyient provides engineering, geospatial, design-led manufacturing, and network and operational support services to global industry leaders, including many Fortune 500 clients. We leverage the power of digital technology and advanced analytics capabilities, along with domain knowledge and technical expertise, to solve complex business problems across several industries, including aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, utilities, semiconductor, telecommunications, rail transportation, energy, and natural resources. Our 15,000 associates are located in more than 21 countries, supporting 12 industries, including aerospace, rail transportation, power generation, telecommunications, and medical technology. With a soundtrack record of growth and profitability, we are committed to developing a sustainable society and actively promoting education and inclusive growth initiatives in our local communities.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced MES Site Lead / MES Deployment Engineer to support the implementation and deployment of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) across Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Process, Oil & Gas, and Food & Beverage manufacturing environments. The role will be responsible for coordinating site execution activities, managing vendors, and ensuring successful integration between OT and IT systems while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

MES Implementation & Site Delivery

• Lead MES implementation projects across Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Process Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and Food & Beverage industries .
• Manage and coordinate MES-related activities at manufacturing sites, working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Support both Greenfield and Brownfield project environments.
• Own and coordinate technical delivery across:
• SCADA Systems (Ignition, Wonderware, etc.)
• DCS Systems (Emerson DeltaV)
• MES Platforms (Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite, Siemens Opcenter, MasterControl, etc.)
• Data Capture & Historian Systems (OPC, AVEVA PI, Kepware, Litmus, etc.)

OT/IT Integration & Infrastructure

• Provide expertise in PLC, SCADA, MES lifecycle, OT-IT integration , and industrial automation systems.
• Support infrastructure setup and readiness, including:
• Servers and databases
• Network connectivity
• User access management
• Shopfloor devices, terminals, scanners, and printers
• System interfaces and communication protocols

Standards, Compliance & Documentation

• Define and enforce standards for system design, configuration, data management, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with:
• GMP
• GAMP 5
• EU Annex 11 & Annex 22
• 21 CFR Part 11
• Cybersecurity best practices
• Support qualification and validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ documentation .

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage system integrators and third-party vendors to ensure:
• Adherence to technical specifications
• Schedule and budget compliance
• Quality delivery
• Timely issue resolution
• Act as the primary technical liaison between site teams, project teams, and vendors.

Training & User Readiness

• Support site documentation readiness, including:
• SOPs
• Work Instructions
• User Guides
• Training Materials
• Support Models and User Role Definitions
• Assist with user training and transition-to-support activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering MES solutions within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES, and industrial automation systems.
• Hands-on experience with OT-IT integration and industrial infrastructure.
• Understanding of GMP validation and CSV requirements.
• Experience managing site deployments, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Travel Requirement

• Ability to travel up to 50% to customer manufacturing sites.
• Primary work location will be onsite at factory/manufacturing facilities during project execution phases.

Cyient is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cyient recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive company where our people can focus their whole self on solving problems that matter.