Senior MES Consultant - Automotive

About the job you are considering At Capgemini Automotive we drive the automotive trends of safety automation, electrification, and connectivity to the next generation of solutions. With so many new features added almost every day, we need automotive experts, and we are rapidly growing a team of SME’s. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled MES Consultant to join our growing team. This role will be based in Warrington working 3-4 days in the office or customer site, 1-2 days remote working. Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.? If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: ?identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service).? Your Role As a Senior MES Consultant, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for greenfield automotive projects. This will involve defining MES architecture, selecting and configuring MES solutions, integrating MES with other enterprise systems, and overseeing system deployment and validation. You will also play a crucial role in developing and executing project plans, managing project resources, and ensuring successful project delivery within budget and timeline constraints. Your skills and experience Essential: • Overall 12+ years of experience in the Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) area with deep understanding of supply chain, production, and material planning within the automotive industry • Minimum 4 years of experience as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in MOM/ MES programs including assessment, blueprinting, fit-gap assessment, solution design, configurations. • Hands-on experience with standard MES products or bespoke MES solutions. • Understand interface / integration technologies and a good understanding of customers’ needs so they can be translated into requirements. • Comprehensive MES implementation experience, encompassing the entire process from material receipt. • Proficient in Machine Integration within MES processes. • Fundamental knowledge of PLCs. • Knowledge of the Automotive or Manufacturing domain is essential. Good To Have: • Experience in Business Process Consulting (i.e. automotive manufacturing processes in particular), Problem definition, Case and workflow design, Detailing of Processes, Process modelling. • Work with Agile scrum team, to analyse the prioritized user stories to define the sprint scope. • Experience in MSSQL development. Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.? You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini, stiving for equity, diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life, and will be part of your working reality. We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment, for everyone