MES Implementation Engineer / Consultant

Exalto Consulting
Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£70,000 – £85,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £85,000 pa

Posted
28 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Lead MES Implementation Manager

Salary: £70,000 – £85,000 + benefits

Location: Slough (Hybrid – 2 days per week on site)

We are recruiting a senior MES implementation professional to take full ownership of customer delivery and lead complex Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementations end to end.

This role is delivery and leadership led, not purely technical. It is suited to someone who naturally takes responsibility, sets direction, and is trusted to drive successful outcomes with customers, partners, and internal teams.

The Role As Lead MES Implementation Manager, you will own the delivery of MES implementations from kick‑off through go‑live and stabilisation. You will define how implementations are run, lead customer engagement, and ensure projects are delivered with strong structure, clarity, and accountability.

While technical understanding remains important, this role is measured by ownership, leadership, and execution, rather than hands‑on engineering alone.

The role is hybrid, with 2 days per week on site in Slough and the remaining time split between customer engagement and remote working.

Key Responsibilities

Take full ownership of MES implementations from initiation through delivery

Act as the primary senior point of contact for customers during implementations

Define and drive delivery plans, governance, and communication frameworks

Establish and improve implementation processes, tools, and best practices

Proactively identify and manage delivery risks and dependencies

Lead and influence internal delivery resources and cross‑functional teams

Ensure training, adoption, and successful handover are embedded in delivery

Provide technical and architectural oversight without being purely hands‑on What We’re Looking For Essential Experience

Strong experience delivering MES or manufacturing IT implementations in live production environments

Proven track record of owning delivery, not just contributing technically

Experience leading customer‑facing implementations with multiple stakeholders

Confident communicator capable of leading senior customer discussions

Recognised by peers as a natural leader Technical Background

Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and execution systems

Experience working across IT / OT landscapes and system integrations

Able to challenge designs and guide delivery decisions Desirable

Experience defining or improving implementation frameworks or delivery standards

Mentoring or supporting more junior team members

Exposure to product delivery, roadmap input, or collaboration with R&D teams Who This Role Is For

This role will suit:

A senior MES Implementation Engineer ready for full delivery ownership

A delivery‑focused leader from manufacturing IT or industrial automation

Someone who values accountability, structure, and leadership impact over pure technical depth This is not a junior role and not a purely hands‑on engineering position.

Salary & Package

£80,000 – £85,000, depending on experience

Benefits package included

Hybrid working model: 2 days per week on site in Slough

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