MOM Product Owner

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Automotive Manufacturing
MES
MOM
Manufacturing Execution System
Manufacturing Operations Management
Manufacturing
SCADA
Manufacturing Operations
Technical Support
Testing
Problem Solving
SQL

Job Details

Who We Are

ConnectedX is a leader in Digital Transformation and Product Engineering Services, enabling Fortune 1000 clients to meet their business and technology goals in the digital age. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we blend deep industry expertise with a consultative approach to deliver scalable, transformative solutions. Our clients value us as strategic partners who help them reimagine operations and drive measurable impact.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Product Owner – MES/MOM with strong engineering and manufacturing expertise, particularly in automotive production systems . This is a hybrid role that blends hands-on MES/MOM engineering with strategic product ownership, working across business and technical teams to define, deliver, and optimize smart manufacturing solutions.

You’ll play a central role in shaping ConnectedX’s MES/MOM product strategy while driving execution across the software development lifecycle. Your deep understanding of manufacturing execution systems, lean manufacturing principles, and Toyota-style production environments will be key to ensuring we deliver high-impact digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership

  • Act as the voice of the customer and manufacturing floor, translating operational needs into product requirements and roadmaps.
  • Own the product backlog for MES/MOM initiatives, prioritizing features and enhancements based on business value, feasibility, and ROI.
  • Work closely with stakeholders (clients, engineers, architects, and project managers) to gather requirements, define user stories, and validate solutions.
  • Develop and maintain product documentation, including user personas, workflows, and acceptance criteria.
  • Facilitate sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives with agile teams.

Engineering & Implementation

  • Design, configure, and implement MES/MOM solutions to improve operational efficiency and traceability on the shop floor.
  • Support integration with SCADA, PLC, ERP, and quality systems across global manufacturing environments.
  • Analyze manufacturing workflows and lead standardization of processes across multiple sites.
  • Collaborate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of system and data flow issues.
  • Lead continuous improvement and innovation initiatives in MES architecture and usability.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in MES/MOM systems development and support within a manufacturing or industrial automation environment.
  • Proven experience as a Product Owner on digital transformation or manufacturing projects.
  • Experience with MES platforms such as Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, GE Proficy, or similar.
  • Proficiency in databases and scripting (e.g., SQL, Python) and understanding of SCADA and industrial networks.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working in agile/scrum environments is a plus.
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