MES Engineer

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States fairlife Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced MES Engineer to join our team at fairlife, LLC. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining plant and manufacturing execution platforms and processes.

This critical role will drive and evolve our digital manufacturing capabilities and roadmap, serving as the bridge between automation/engineering, plant operations, and technology teams.

Success in this position will depend on your technical skills and experience with MES systems, ability to analyze and understand important dairy filtration and bottling processes, building relationships with key stakeholders, and working with internal and external subject matter experts to deliver best-in-class MES solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead the architecture, design, and solution development of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) tailored to high-volume, automated dairy processing, bottling, and warehouse environments.
  2. Develop and implement a comprehensive manufacturing systems strategic roadmap aligned with business goals and key performance indicators, ensuring scalability, reliability, quality, and security.
  3. Design, select, and implement MES solutions that integrate with existing systems, including ERP, Data & Analytics platforms, SCADA, HMI, and other automation systems across multiple plants with a focus on operational excellence and standardization.
  4. Assess, evaluate, and document complex technical requirements defining optimal architectural, application, and integration solutions.
  5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure the MES system supports manufacturing needs, real-time data collection, and advanced analytics to drive operational improvements.
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced MES Engineer with:

  • 5+ years working with and implementing industry-leading MES platforms with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Experience solutioning, planning, and executing large, multi-plant MES deployments with both internal and external resources.
  • Demonstrated experience with advanced automation technologies and smart manufacturing solutions.
  • Technical knowledge of MES to OT interfaces and ability to contextualize complex data flows and models to support digital manufacturing processes, analytics, and advanced Industry 4.0 use cases.
  • Solid understanding of technology implementation and deployment methodologies and demonstrated project management skills.
About fairlife

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company creating great-tasting, nutrition-rich dairy products to nourish consumers. With nearly $3B in annual retail sales, our portfolio includes fairlife ultra-filtered milk, Core Power High Protein Shakes, and fairlife nutrition planTM. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company and have been recognized for industry-leading innovation by Fast Company and Nielsen.

This role will be based in one of our locations: Coopersville, MI, Goodyear, AZ, Webster, NY, or Chicago, IL. Relocation is required if not already residing in these areas.



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