Consultant - MES & Digital Transformation

As a Consultant - MES & Digital Transformation, you will bridge the world of operations, automation, and manufacturing IT. You will work closely with clients to understand their processes and help design and deploy MES-based solutions that create real value on the shop floor.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyse manufacturing processes and operational workflows, identifying improvement opportunities supported by MES functionality.
• Work with production, quality, engineering and IT teams to understand requirements and translate them into MES concepts (tracking & tracing, work instructions, quality controls, OEE, scheduling, etc.).
• Design MES solutions: functional specifications, process mapping, data flows, integration points with automation and ERP.
• Support MES implementation projects with multidisciplinary AG SOLUTION teams: configuration, functional testing, validation, and deployment.
• Facilitate workshops to align stakeholders, collect needs, and explain MES capabilities in a clear and approachable way.
• Guide clients on digital transformation roadmaps, helping them understand the steps, the impact on people & processes, and the value created.
• Train and support end-users to ensure the successful adoption of new digital tools on the shop floor.
• Monitor KPIs (quality, throughput, efficiency, downtime, compliance…) to demonstrate impact and refine solutions.

Do you have experience in Manufacturing?, * Experience with MES platforms (Siemens Opcenter, Werum PAS-X, Rockwell FTPC, Ignition, Aveva, or similar).

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, ideally in sectors such as pharma, food, chemicals, consumer goods, or discrete manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand data flows between MES, automation (PLC/SCADA), and higher-level systems (ERP, LIMS).
• A solid functional and technical mindset: able to understand both the business needs and the underlying system behavior.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills - able to translate technical MES concepts into practical language for operators, engineers, and managers.
• Enthusiasm for digital transformation, continuous improvement, and supporting people through change.

Nice to have

• Experience in MES implementation projects (configuration, functional design, testing, or commissioning).
• Understanding of industrial IT/OT principles (networks, databases, security basics).
• Familiarity with automation environments or PLC/SCADA is a plus, but not required.
• Experience facilitating workshops, managing deliverables, or working with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English; and Dutch or French

At AG Solution, we build intelligent solutions for the process industry, combining automation, process control, data management, and MES/MOM systems to help manufacturers reach operational excellence. Now part of the Saphir Group, we are one of Europe's leading Industry 4.0 partners, with more than 400 engineers and consultants working across Europe, the UK, and the US. Driven by People. Powered by Technology. Our success starts with our people. We invest in growth through continuous learning, mentorship, and our AG Academy, ensuring every colleague has the opportunity to develop their skills and career. We believe that innovation happens when people feel trusted, connected, and inspired. A Global Team with a Human Touch With offices in over 15 cities worldwide, we bring together diverse expertise and perspectives - from Antwerp to Barcelona, Rotterdam to Lyon, and New York to Krakow. At AG Solution, you'll work on meaningful projects that drive efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation for leading manufacturers worldwide. Built to Scale. Driven by Talent. Ready to shape the future of industry? Explore our opportunities and grow with a team that's redefining what's possible.