MES Implementation Team Member Engineering

Rockline is implementing a new Manufacturing Execution System (MES) across our U.S. operations and were building a dedicated project team to support this multiâyear transformation. As an MES Team Member within Engineering you will collaborate with crossâfunctional peers plant teams OT leadership and our external integrator to ensure the system integrates seamlessly with current and future operations technology (OT) strategies.

This role directly contributes to bringing AI Machine Learning and modern digital tools into Rocklines plants and will help shape the future of our production controls information flow and data reporting across our global footprint.

The MES deployment will last 36-48 months and expand into a broader role in the OT space of the business at close of that timeframe.

What Youll Do

• Collaborate with crossâfunctional peers on the MES Core Team and with OT leadership to ensure MES capabilities align with current and future OT strategies including controls architecture and OT infrastructure.
• Define and maintain MESâtoâequipment integration standards including nomenclature hardware interfaces and backward compatibility with existing assets.
• Review and provide technical input on MES designs configurations and deliverables developed by the external integrator to ensure alignment with Rockline OT and controls expectations.
• Support knowledge transfer by contributing to technical documentation standards and bestâpractice guidance for plant engineering and OT teams.
• Contribute to the development and phased rollout of the MES feature roadmap supporting pilot definition and gap analysis for future plant deployments.
• Actively support change management initiatives by engaging with MES change champions collecting feedback and helping drive adoption.
• Demonstrate commitment to Rocklines RRITE values: Renew Respect Integrity Teamwork and Excellence.
• Perform all work in a safe manner contributing to Rocklines strong safety culture.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other jobârelated work as needed.
• Travel up to 20% depending on location needs and project phase (first implementation is in Sheboygan WI).

What You Bring

• 5 years of manufacturing experience with progressive technical responsibility in OT and/or engineering.
• Handsâon experience using controls and PLCs (Rockwell Bosch Siemens a plus).
• Experience with AVEVA or other MES software preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of engineering practices processes controls and management of change.
• Awareness of IoT/Industry 4.0 systems and approaches preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate highly detailed technical and operational information and translate it into clear logical business rules.
• Crossâfunctional collaboration skills with the ability to influence without authority mentor technically and gain stakeholder buyâin.
• Experience contributing to largeâscale multiâplant initiatives preferred.

Why Join Rockline

Rockline is a privately held family-owned consumer products manufacturer known for its stability strong values and people-first culture. Joining this team means:

• You will help deliver one of Rocklines most impactful digital modernization initiatives.
• Your work directly influences every Rockline plant in the U.S.
• You will gain deep exposure to MES OT controls engineering automation and data technology.
• Youll be part of a supportive collaborative culture grounded in the RRITE values.
• This role grows into broader opportunities within Operations Technology after the multiâyear MES deployment.

Required Experience:

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