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# MES Test Lead - Remote

- **Company:** Main Sail
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $208,000.0 - $249,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, SAP (Applications), System Integration Testing, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=70b8d433c99363cf

## About the Role

Do you have experience in IT?, * 3-4 years of experience leading all testing phases for large, complex IT projects.

 * Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation experience - Solumina preferred.
 * Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience - SAP preferred.
 * Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening.

## Description

Main Sail is seeking a Test Lead for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation project to support a manufacturing client in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.
Responsibilities:

 * Plan for the FIT, SIT, and UAT as well as prep for test execution, such as:
 + Develop a Test Strategy and Plan.
 + Defining the testing process (how the users will perform the test).
 + What testing materials will be leveraged.
 + How the testers will have the testing materials.
 + How the test results will be captured and managed to closure.
 + What tool will be used to collect the test results.
 + What metrics will be used to report out the test results.
 + Who will be facilitating all the testing at both facilities.
 + When the tests will happen for FIT, SIT and UAT (both facilities).
 + Who will be testing for FIT, SIT, and UAT (for both facilities).
 * Develop Detailed Testing Schedule for FIT, SIT, and UAT (for both facilities).
 * Define testing logistics.
 + Reserve the testing facility at both facilities.
 + Organizing the testing facility with proper testing tools (if needed).
 + Ensuring the testers' access and proper privileges have been provided.
 + Ensure the testers have proper training.
 + Ensure the testers have the knowledge of the testing process.
 * Lead script writers creating test cases and scripts for Functional Integration, System Integration test phases.
 * Lead technical resources executing Functional Integration, System Integration test phases.
 * Track and report defects daily.
 * Report status of test execution daily.
 * Lead users in creating User Acceptance test cases and scripts.
 * Lead users executing UAT phase of testing.
 * Track and report UAT defects daily. Report status of UAT test execution daily. Travel - May need to travel up to 20% or time.


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