Lead Expert D&T Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Job Title: Lead Expert D&T Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Location: Barcelona, Spain

As a Lead Expert D&T Manufacturing Execution System, you will be accountable for the technical design, implementation, and maintenance of MES (Manufacturing Executed System) solutions tailored to the needs of (mainly) cosmetics & food manufacturing facilities. This role requires a thorough understanding of the solution's capabilities, along with a proven history of technically coordinating initiatives that span 6-12 months in parallel.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the MES technology guideline based on the selected product capabilities (Siemens Op-center Process).


• Developing and implementing domain goals (function blocks) aligned with the respective project scopes.


• Ensuring processes to track progress towards technical implementation and effectively communicating feature implementations to future users.


• Ensuring compliance with policies and regulations related to manufacturing area and software development.

We offer

• Unique career paths across taste, perfume, health, nutrition and beauty.


• Impact millions of consumers daily with sustainable solutions.


• Work on cutting-edge research and innovation.


• Continuous growth and leadership development.


• Collaborative and supportive team culture.


• A community where your voice matters.

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.


• 10 years’ experience in the Manufacturing Execution System and Fine Chemicals Industry.


• 5 years managing his/her domain of expertise in an international environment.


• Ability to implement scoping definition and to organize  tasks / activities into a logical sequence.


• Ability to manage external contributors and assess quality of work.


• Ability to manage and oversee the performance of internal and remote IS resources.


• Ability to develop his/her and team skillset to support the solution within the enterprise.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.