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We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution.\nYou'll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results. If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what's next for our iconic brands, we'd love to meet you. Apply now.\nExplore life at Fortune Brands here.\n In 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.\nWill provide relocation assistance for this position.\nWhat you will be doing:\nManage day-to-day MES-related issues, coordinating with other team members as necessary.\nUtilize Ignition software for front end application design and development for MES.\nDefine, design, and lead software implementations throughout the manufacturing operations.\nSupport alignment and harmonization of common manufacturing execution requirements and shop floor processes across multiple business units and sites.\nTranslate business and operational requirements into clear, detailed functional specifications for MES solutions.\nServe as a subject matter expert for MES functionality, including production execution, routing, work instructions, data collection, quality, and traceability.\nSupport system testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation prior to production deployment.\nPartner with cross-functional teams to support site deployment, change management, training, and adoption of MES solutions.\nIdentify opportunities for process standardization, automation, and manufacturing performance improvement enabled by MES.\nCommunicate complex technical concepts and system capabilities effectively to non-technical stakeholders and leadership.\nCreate and present project updates, risks, and recommendations to functional and leadership audiences.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives and post-deployment enhancements to ensure MES solutions meet evolving business needs.\nAnalyze existing software code to make improvements.\n3-5 years experience with software development required\nAssociates or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering\nTechnical understanding of computer programming and application development\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\nAbility to work in a cross-functional and collaborative team environment\nDemonstrated project management skills, adherence to timelines, stakeholder communication\nKnowledge of Windows based systems and MS Office Suite\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nExperience with Python, Microsoft SQL databases, HTML, Java, and Expression languages a must\nDemonstrated software application implementations into a production environment\nGo-to person for daily software support activities\nKnowledge of PLC’s, programming, tag structure, data collection a plus\nKnowledge of SCADA and MES software, such as Ignition, a plus\nKnowledge of ERP system functionality, bill of materials (BOM’s), part/product configuration, and production scheduling/sequencing a plus. \nKnowledge of Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP a plus\nMeticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, self-starter individual\n 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.\nAt 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.\nFortune 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.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nFortune 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.\nReasonable Accommodations\nFortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at  and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.\nImportant Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings\nTo protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. 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