DIGITAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
$40,000–$58,000 year
On-siteMilan, Lombardy, Italy
Job Summary
Coordinate and support digital manufacturing initiatives across multiple production plants, participating in the definition and deployment of digital roadmaps, standards, and KPIs. Design, develop, and deploy manufacturing-facing digital applications supporting production, quality, maintenance, and logistics processes while integrating solutions with industrial data sources and enterprise platforms. Define and implement digital workflows, control plans, and actions during new launches or critical operational phases, and analyze operational KPIs to define action plans for improving efficiency and responsiveness. Manage manufacturing data accuracy and availability, support automation initiatives including scripting and AI-enabled use cases, and train local plant teams to ensure effective knowledge transfer. Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, IT, and Supply Chain to translate operational needs into scalable solutions, prepare performance reports for management, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, or a related field
- Proven experience (2+ years) in digital manufacturing, manufacturing software, or operational technology roles
- Solid foundation in IT–OT architecture, with the ability to design digital solutions that connect shop floor systems and enterprise platforms
- Experience developing and integrating digital manufacturing solutions that support production, quality, and operational processes
- Understanding of manufacturing data flows and data quality, across operational and enterprise systems
- Ability to translate manufacturing needs into scalable, reliable digital solutions in collaboration with operations and IT teams
- Familiarity with cybersecurity, system reliability, and data governance principles in industrial environments
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders
- Willingness to travel regularly to manufacturing sites, especially during deployment phases
- Fluency in English and Italian
Desired Qualifications
- additional languages
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