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Job DescriptionIn this role you will support and drive projects with the MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) engineering team. You will collaborate with engineers, managers, supervisors, and operators to help drive improvements throughout the Fiberon facilities by developing MES applications and hardware implementations to support the continuous improvement culture.
Will provide relocation assistance for this position.
What you will be doing:
- Manage day-to-day MES-related issues, coordinating with other team members as necessary.
- Utilize Ignition software for front end application design and development for MES.
- Define, design, and lead software implementations throughout the manufacturing operations.
- Support alignment and harmonization of common manufacturing execution requirements and shop floor processes across multiple business units and sites.
- Translate business and operational requirements into clear, detailed functional specifications for MES solutions.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for MES functionality, including production execution, routing, work instructions, data collection, quality, and traceability.
- Support system testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation prior to production deployment.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support site deployment, change management, training, and adoption of MES solutions.
- Identify opportunities for process standardization, automation, and manufacturing performance improvement enabled by MES.
- Communicate complex technical concepts and system capabilities effectively to non-technical stakeholders and leadership.
- Create and present project updates, risks, and recommendations to functional and leadership audiences.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and post-deployment enhancements to ensure MES solutions meet evolving business needs.
- Analyze existing software code to make improvements.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience with software development required
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering
- Technical understanding of computer programming and application development
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a cross-functional and collaborative team environment
- Demonstrated project management skills, adherence to timelines, stakeholder communication
- Knowledge of Windows based systems and MS Office Suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Python, Microsoft SQL databases, HTML, Java, and Expression languages a must
- Demonstrated software application implementations into a production environment
- Go-to person for daily software support activities
- Knowledge of PLC’s, programming, tag structure, data collection a plus
- Knowledge of SCADA and MES software, such as Ignition, a plus
- Knowledge of ERP system functionality, bill of materials (BOM’s), part/product configuration, and production scheduling/sequencing a plus.
- Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP a plus
- Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, self-starter individual
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $115,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Skills Required
- 3-5 years of software development experience
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering
- Technical understanding of computer programming and application development
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a cross-functional and collaborative team environment
- Demonstrated project management skills, including adherence to timelines and stakeholder communication
- Knowledge of Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Python, Microsoft SQL databases, HTML, Java, and Expression languages
- Experience implementing software applications into a production environment
- Experience supporting daily software activities
- Knowledge of PLC programming, tag structures, and data collection
- Knowledge of SCADA and MES software, such as Ignition
- Knowledge of ERP functionality, bills of materials, product configuration, and production scheduling or sequencing
- Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP
- Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, and self-starting approach
What the Team is Saying
Fortune Brands Innovations Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions/profit sharing is provided, and formal plan documents confirm the program. This area is repeatedly highlighted as one of the strongest parts of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and telehealth, and is often characterized as good or comprehensive. The breadth of options and wellness resources appears robust.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous, with multi‑week PTO that can increase with tenure plus holidays. Some roles or locations also reference summer hours and flexible/hybrid arrangements.
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What We Do
Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe. We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution. Our teams put customers first, keep commitments, and cut through complexity to deliver meaningful results. Together, we're shaping what's next for our iconic brands and the markets we serve.
Why Work With Us
We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.
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