About the job
Purpose:
The Senior Global Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions throughout AbbVie’s global manufacturing network. This role directly supports the MES Center of Excellence Lead’s strategic vision for digital transformation and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with the Manager of MES and cross-functional teams to provide high-quality MES solutions that align with enterprise strategies and standards.
- Lead the technical design, configuration, integration, and testing of MES applications across various manufacturing modalities and sites.
- Create, document, and uphold MES best practices, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Facilitate Communities of Practice (COP) meetings to promote template standardization and process simplification utilizing advanced MES capabilities.
- Offer technical leadership and mentorship to MES engineers and collaborators.
- Support the adoption of new MES technologies and digital transformation initiatives across site and network levels.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and data to pinpoint opportunities for MES-driven improvements, automation, and harmonization.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and AbbVie’s operational standards in all MES engineering activities.
- Contribute to governance, technical documentation, and training initiatives for MES solutions. Assist in the delivery of the New Instance MES program through Global Recipe Templates. Collaborate with internal and external partners (technology, automation, operations, IT) to drive MES initiatives and continuous improvement.
- Deliver high-quality MES engineering solutions that meet strategic and operational goals as defined by the COE Lead, while maintaining rigorous standards of process compliance and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in MES operations.

