MES Engineer

MES Engineer
Salary: Competitive
Location: i54 Wolverhampton - WV9
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 GMT.
The vacancy
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as an MES Engineer at our new state-of-the-art facility based at the I54 Business Park in Wolverhampton.
In a nutshell, you will be responsible for defining, developing, integrating, and supporting Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions across our i54 facility. You’ll collaborate with engineers, managers, supervisors, and operators to deliver data-driven applications and hardware implementations that enhance our manufacturing processes and continuous improvement culture.
What you are already great at:
Leading the definition, development, testing, and integration of MES solutions.
Designing and developing front-end MES applications using Ignition by Inductive Automation.
Supporting, troubleshooting, and maintaining existing MES applications and hardware.
Integrating MES with ERP data to drive faster, smarter decision-making.
Developing SQL-based reports and dashboards using MES and operational data.
Working closely with controls engineers to develop robust data acquisition systems.
Integrating data historians to enable future machine learning capabilities.
Managing day-to-day MES issues and supporting the wider team in resolving them.
Providing technical support to ensure manufacturing issues are addressed promptly (including some off-shift support).
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across project teams.For this role we would need you to demonstrate:
Proven experience in delivering data-driven MES or SCADA solutions.
Strong technical expertise in Python, SQL, HTML, and ERP integration.
Experience developing user interfaces in Ignition by Inductive Automation (certification desirable).
5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, with at least 4 years in MES development.
Excellent project management and stakeholder communication skills.
A strong understanding of programming, application development, and Windows-based systems.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach.What your colleagues say about you:
A solutions-focused, innovative problem solver.
Technically strong with great attention to detail.
An effective communicator who collaborates across all levels.
Methodical, analytical, and committed to continuous improvement.
A confident, credible, and supportive team player.Our Core Competencies
Cultivates Innovation – Always remain curious.
Active Learner – Take every opportunity to grow your own capability.
Collaborates – Use your network, sharing knowledge and skills.
Plans and Aligns – Make it relevant, make it purposeful.Our Purpose & Behaviours
At the heart of everything we do are our shared values and behaviours:
We Think Big, Learn Fast
We Work It Together
We Make The Hard CallWhy Join Us?
We reward not just the results, but the positive impact you make along the way. With a pay-for-performance culture, we value curiosity, collaboration, and a drive for continuous improvement.
The Benefits
33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) – pro-rata for part-time
Annual Incentive Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance & Pension Plan
Health & Wellbeing Programme (including health cash plan)
High Street Reward Scheme & Refer a Friend Programme
Free Parking & Eye Care support
Flexible working model
Employee Recognition ProgrammeOur Hiring Process
Initial discussion with our Resourcing Team.
On-site interview process (1–2 stages depending on role).
Successful candidates will be notified, and start dates confirmed.If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Who we are
Fortune Brands Innovations are a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands, Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name.
In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology.
Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products.
With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people, dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow