MES Functional Consultant - Automotive - Manchester
Reference Code: 437415-en_GBContract Type:PermanentProfessional Communities: Manufacturing & Operations Engineering
Your role
We are seeking an experienced Functional Consultant specializing in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for the automotive industry. The ideal candidate have experience using SAP DM (or ME) and will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring optimal implementation and utilization of MES in automotive manufacturing environments.
In this role you will play key role in:
- Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders in the automotive manufacturing sector.
- Design and configure MES solutions tailored to automotive production needs.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure proper integration of MES with other systems (ERP, PLM, etc.).
- Develop and maintain functional specifications for MES modules and customizations.
- Conduct user training sessions and create documentation for MES usage.
- Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for MES-related issues.
- Ensure MES compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Your profile
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience as a Functional Consultant in MES implementation, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and industry-specific challenges.
- Expertise in one or more major MES platforms, preferably SAP DM.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Certifications in MES platforms or project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
- Experience with Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies.
- Knowledge of quality management systems in automotive manufacturing.
- Familiarity with ISA95 and MESA standards.
If you're excited about this role but dont meet every requirement, we stillencourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.
Make it real - what does it mean for you?
- Open access to digital learning platforms
- Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini
Capgemini is proud to be aDisability Confident Employer (Level 2)under the UK Governments Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:
- Declare they have a disability, and
- Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
- Please opt in during the application process.
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Need to Know
All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security ClearanceOR Developed Vetting.
- This role requires 3 days/week of onsite presence in the office based in Crewe.
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About Capgemini
Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of 22.5 billion.
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