Siemens Energy

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the MES Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in launching the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at our new Large Power Transformer factory in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a rare opportunity to help build a world‑class manufacturing operation from the ground up.

You’ll lead the local MES implementation, partnering closely with a global template team while guiding cross‑functional stakeholders on site. From early construction through start‑up and stabilization, you’ll be at the heart of transforming how our factory operates—bringing digital manufacturing to life.

This role is based on site in Charlotte, particularly during the factory build and start‑up phase. We’re looking for hands‑on, collaborative leaders who enjoy being close to the action and thrive in environments where things are moving fast and firsts are happening often.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Own the MES journey from day one. Lead the local MES rollout from planning and design through go‑live and stabilization, ensuring the system is delivered on time, within scope, and ready to support manufacturing excellence.
• Bring teams together. Partner with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and IT to align processes, solve problems, and keep multiple workstreams moving toward shared objectives.
• Enable successful adoption. Coordinate training, workshops, and hands‑on support for shop‑floor teams and key users, helping them confidently transition to new digital workflows. You’ll be a trusted resource for feedback, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Connect local and global. Act as the key liaison between the Charlotte site and the global MES template team—representing local needs, sharing best practices, and helping tailor global solutions to fit site‑specific requirements.
• Support a successful factory launch. During start‑up, you’ll help coordinate MES activities, troubleshoot issues, and celebrate milestones—setting the foundation for long‑term operational success.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in heavy manufacturing, ideally in operations, production, planning, or industrial engineering.
• Project Management capability, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication abilities, with a talent for bridging technical teams, shop‑floor users, engineering, planning, and leadership.
• Working knowledge of MES concepts, such as work centers, routings, confirmations, digital work instructions, and data collection (hands‑on configuration experience not required).
• Exposure to an MES system; SAP‑DM experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Comfort working in a global, fast‑paced organization, collaborating effectively with both local site teams and global template groups.
• Willingness to relocate to Charlotte, NC, if not already based locally.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. (Siemens Energy employees with existing visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfer.)

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

At Charlotte Power Transformers, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in the energy sector. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Be a part of our mission to deliver superior transformer solutions to the world.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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