Manufacturing Execution System Experts in Berlin
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Max Z.
Last position:
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at DIGITALSINN GmbH
- Leading innovation strategy and the establishment of an AI-native Production System at DIGITALSINN, a content and experience production company.
- Responsibility for innovation direction, AI integration strategy, and production platform architecture
- Establishing a fully AI-driven Production System to transform content operations for brand and agency clients
- Building the strategic positioning of DIGITALSINN as a Production System partner within the DACH market
- Client advisory on AI-native operating models, content automation, and scalable production infrastructure
Maciej R.
Last position:
Full Stack Developer (Freelancer) at Runbuggy
- Led development of RunBot AI assistant autonomously using LLM-powered workflow automation (React, TypeScript, Java, MongoDB, NATS)
- Architected TMS platform providing unified transportation management and real-time logistics visibility with AI processing pipelines
- Designed event-driven microservices architecture supporting marketplace
- Drove architectural decisions and technical leadership across full-stack platform development
Hüseyin O.
Last position:
Interim Head of Project and Delivery Management at ELV Elektronik AG
- Development of a Target Operating Model for integrated hardware, firmware and software delivery.
- Establishment of a PDMO governance model with clear roles, responsibilities and decision rights.
- Improvement of portfolio and delivery transparency for senior management and executive management.
- Integration of a stage-gate product development process with agile software delivery.
- Redesign of release, quality, change and prioritization processes.
- Development of a scalable tooling and reporting architecture for Jira and PPM systems.
Egon M.
Last position:
SAP S/4HANA Integration Consultant – MES / Siemens Opcenter Integration at Metso Corporation
- Supported an integration project between SAP S/4HANA and a MES / Siemens Opcenter system via Azure Middleware.
- Responsible for SAP-side analysis, mapping and provisioning of relevant data objects such as material master data, production orders and process orders using SAP standard APIs and OData services.
- SAP-side mapping for Material Master, Production Orders and Process Orders
- Usage of API_PRODUCT, API_PRODUCTION_ORDER_2_SRV and API_PROCESS_ORDER_2_SRV
- Consideration of SAP S/4HANA Advanced Available-to-Promise for order confirmation, production availability and downstream MES execution
- Support for SAP Gateway and OData service topics
- Interface coordination between SAP S/4HANA, Azure Middleware and MES / Siemens Opcenter
- Support for testing, monitoring and error analysis
- Worked with BTC Cockpit and Deloitte ASADEV Tool
Beserithan M.
Last position:
SD Development and CRM Interaction Center Development at Sanner GmbH
- Part-time 2-3 days/week
- Developments in the SD module and CRM Interaction Center
- Consulting, customizing in SD module
- Adapting Fiori applications in the SD module
- Approval workflow for credit memos: design, concept, implementation, customizing
- Credit memo request: object type BUS 2094
- If the credit memo request value is below a certain threshold -> automatic release and removal of billing block
- If the credit memo request value is above a certain threshold -> automatic determination of the responsible employee
- The employee receives a work item in their integrated inbox or in My Inbox (Fiori) -> the employee can reject, approve, or edit the credit memo request
- UML modeling in technical documentation
- Creating a Z-table for customer sample line items
- Merging COA1 (delivery) + COA2 (CAQ) forms and adding to the spool request as a single PDF
- Correcting workflow title according to NACE, fixing message "ZBMA title is displayed incorrectly in SBWP (Workplace)"
- Receiving PLM documents from an external PLM system, creating an RFC function module, storing PLM documents in the material master as GOS objects
- On releasing a production order, reading PLM documents from MM and saving them in a shared folder for the MES system
- Displaying the number of inspection methods in a popup when creating an order -> VA01/VA02
- Automatic stock reconciliation LVS IDOC INVCON
- Performing AQUA tests
- IDOC archiving for old IDOCs
- NL_PM_drawings and storing print output, informing MES via ZPPORDER IDOC, writing technical documents
- Using SD user exits, BADIs for various requirements
- Extending screens for customer requests via screen exits
- Creating message types for sales orders, purchase orders, and invoices
- Extending CRM Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> Contract with customer-specific requirements
- New Fiori application departure control with data from Z-table and standard equipment tables, displaying a pie chart, calculating "vehicles in operation"
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for performance feedback, attachments from GOS objects
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for PM quality notifications, attachments from GOS objects
- Implementing BADIs in CRM
- File storage on SAP server/UNIX server
- Using BOL/GENIL architecture in CRM development
- Project language: German
Baki B.
Last position:
IT Internship at Perfektup Packaging
- Gained hands-on exposure to Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, experimenting with its core features and configurations.
- Conducted strategic research on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) integration, analyzing vendor proposals and market reports to support the company’s digital transformation roadmap.
- Participated in IT-team meetings on ERP requirements, cross-department coordination, and IT governance practices.
Volker A.
Last position:
Interim CFO at Medical Modules GmbH (Part of MK Kliniken AG)
- Company focus: Manufacturing of modular emergency hospital containers
- Administration, finance and controlling
- Build up all processes, procedures, systems and structures in Germany as headquarters
- Post-acquisition integration of a manufacturing plant in Spain
- Setting up a greenfield plant in Serbia
- Reporting line: CEO
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Statistics of experts using Manufacturing Execution System
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years (Germany: 22 years)
Position duration
1.6 years (Germany: 3 years)
Positions per freelancer
22 (Germany: 14)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 90%)
Master's degree or higher
71% (Germany: 58%)
Doctorate
14% (Germany: 2%)
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Turkish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 98%)
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Berlin using Manufacturing Execution System
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Manufacturing Execution System experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (100%)
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Automotive (71%)
- Transportation (71%)
- Media and Entertainment (71%)
- Professional Services (71%)
- Education (43%)
- Energy (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What MES does
A Manufacturing Execution System, often called MES, sits between planning software and the shop floor. It tracks production orders, work instructions, materials, machines, and quality checks in near real time. Companies use it to keep production visible and controlled.
Where it fits
- Production order dispatch and progress tracking
- Traceability for batches, lots, and serialized items
- Quality checks and nonconformance handling
- Machine, line, and operator data collection
- Integration with ERP, SCADA, PLC, and historians
Common delivery work
Strong MES specialists design process flows, configure workflows, and map plant data to business rules. They often work on interfaces, reporting, master data, and validation of shop-floor signals. In Berlin, they may support factories, labs, and logistics-heavy operations that need tighter production control.
Why companies hire freelance help
MES projects often cut across operations, IT, quality, and automation. Freelance experts help when a rollout is urgent, when a site needs remediation after a failed go-live, or when internal teams need extra support for integration and testing. They are also useful for short assessments before a larger plant program starts.
Skills that matter
A reliable MES professional understands manufacturing processes, data models, and system integration, not just software configuration. Good work also depends on clean requirements, change control, and close coordination with production teams. Familiarity with common MES products such as Siemens Opcenter, Werum PAS-X, AVEVA MES, and SAP Digital Manufacturing helps in real projects.
What strong specialists deliver
- Clear process mapping from order release to finished good
- Stable connections to PLCs, ERP, and quality systems
- Traceable data and audit-friendly records
- Practical training for operators and site teams
- Rollout support that fits plant reality and downtime limits
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Manufacturing Execution System? Start with the answers below.
A Manufacturing Execution System links production planning with what happens on the shop floor. It helps manage orders, record production steps, capture machine and operator data, and keep traceability for quality and compliance. Many teams use MES to replace spreadsheets and manual updates with a single operational view.
No. MES sits between ERP and SCADA, but it does a different job from both. ERP plans and manages business transactions, while SCADA focuses on equipment control and monitoring. MES coordinates production execution, records what actually happened, and connects those layers.
Freelancers often work with Manufacturing Execution System products such as Siemens Opcenter, Werum PAS-X, AVEVA MES, and SAP Digital Manufacturing. The right choice depends on the plant, the industry, and the integration landscape. Many specialists also know how to adapt one package to local process rules and reporting needs.
A strong MES specialist usually understands ERP integration, SCADA, PLC data, SQL, reporting, and manufacturing process design. In regulated environments, validation, testing discipline, and documentation matter as well. Communication with operations teams is just as important as technical configuration.
Most MES projects need someone who has already handled real production environments, not just software setup. A Manufacturing Execution System touches process design, integration, data quality, and user adoption, so practical plant experience helps a lot. Smaller tasks may need only targeted support, while rollouts and migrations benefit from broader expertise.
A Manufacturing Execution System project can be split between remote and on-site work. Remote support works well for design, integration, documentation, and testing, while site visits help with process mapping, equipment checks, and operator training. In Berlin, many teams prefer a mix so the expert can see the plant flow firsthand when needed.
Look for clear examples of production workflows, integrations, and traceability work. A good MES professional can explain how they handled master data, exceptions, testing, and cutover without vague language. You should also expect practical questions about plant processes, downtime windows, and who owns each interface.
Freelancers usually want to know the plant layout, the current system stack, the MES scope, and which teams own operations, quality, and IT. They also ask whether the work is a rollout, a recovery project, or a new implementation. With Manufacturing Execution System work, these details shape both the plan and the risk.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 833 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Turkish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (100%), and Automotive (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Operations (86%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Manufacturing Execution System
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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