Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Group revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
Change is everywhere at Convatec. It’s transforming our business, and helping us improve millions of lives. And we’re nowhere near finished. Across every part of our business, we’re pushing for better. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a System Owner/ Technical Lead MES, and you’ll do the same.
The System Owner/ Technical Lead MES oversees the full lifecycle of manufacturing execution systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and technological innovation. This role requires balancing technical expertise with strategic vision to optimize manufacturing processes and maintain system integrity.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in IT Systems operations, with a focus on regulatory and quality solutions required.
• Experience with Delmia Apriso or Critical Manufacturing (CMF) required.
• Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of MES principles and software engineering patterns.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Github) for manufacturing software development.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills for addressing complex manufacturing challenges.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with production teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for manufacturing software.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and how MES systems integrate with other enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, etc.).

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• A Masters / Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• Itil 4, Prince 2 or GMP is a plus

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Position involve travel up to 10% of the time, mostly within Europe, Asia Pacific, and Americas.
• Most trips will include overnight travel.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve MES applications and systems
• Collaborate closely with other members of the cross-functional team including production managers, engineers, and IT staff to define system requirements and design manufacturing solutions
• Orchestrate clean, efficient, and maintainable code for MES systems, adhering to best practices and coding standards
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and share knowledge with the team regarding manufacturing execution systems
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing MES systems to ensure optimal manufacturing operations
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle for manufacturing systems, from concept to deployment and maintenance
• Stay updated with emerging MES technologies and apply them to improve existing manufacturing systems and processes
• Work closely with QA teams to ensure MES applications are of the highest quality and meet manufacturing standards
• Assist in the estimation of tasks, identify potential roadblocks in manufacturing processes, and propose solutions
• Optimize MES systems for speed, scalability and compliance across production facilities