Manufacturing Execution System Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used Manufacturing Execution System
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
1.8 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: 59%)
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 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Berlin are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging 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 29 Oct 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
Production control
A Manufacturing Execution System, commonly called MES, coordinates production activity between enterprise planning and the shop floor. It records work orders, materials, equipment states, operator actions and quality results as production happens. Companies use it to create traceable, consistent processes across plants and lines.
Core capabilities
MES projects connect operational data with the decisions that keep manufacturing moving:
- Dispatch work orders and manage production routes
- Track materials, batches, genealogy and work-in-progress
- Capture downtime, waste, cycle data and operator input
- Enforce quality checks, approvals and electronic records
- Provide real-time views of production performance
Ecosystem and integration
Strong specialists work across MES configuration, integration and shop-floor technology. They connect systems such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP ME, Siemens Opcenter and Rockwell FactoryTalk with ERP, PLM, WMS and quality applications. Typical interfaces use APIs, message brokers, databases, OPC UA and industrial connectivity, while structured data models keep equipment and process information consistent.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance expertise during new plant launches, legacy replacements, global template rollouts and production expansions. Berlin manufacturers may need specialists who can work with local plant teams on site while coordinating remotely with corporate IT, suppliers and other locations. Clear documentation and practical knowledge of German and English collaboration can make delivery smoother.
Typical deliverables
An MES specialist may assess the current production landscape, define a future-state model and turn requirements into usable workflows. Deliverables often include equipment and material models, production recipes, interfaces, dashboards, validation records, user training and support plans. The work can cover a focused line or a multi-site rollout.
What strong specialists bring
The best professionals understand both manufacturing operations and software delivery. They ask how operators actually work, identify where data originates and separate essential controls from unnecessary complexity. Look for experience with traceability, electronic batch records, ISA-95 concepts, validation, cybersecurity and change management, plus the ability to test integrations with real plant scenarios. Strong specialists leave maintainable configurations, clear ownership and a reliable path for future improvement.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Manufacturing Execution System? Start with the answers below.
A Manufacturing Execution System manages and records production activity between business planning systems and shop-floor equipment. MES supports dispatching, traceability, quality checks, material genealogy, downtime analysis and electronic production records.
An MES focuses on executing and documenting production, while ERP manages broader business planning and transactions. SCADA mainly supervises equipment and process signals; Manufacturing Operations Management, or MOM, is a wider operating model that can include MES, quality, maintenance and scheduling functions.
An MES specialist should understand manufacturing workflows, ISA-95, industrial data models and quality processes. Useful adjacent skills include ERP integration, OPC UA, APIs, SQL, message brokers, automation systems, validation and change management.
A successful MES project needs someone who has handled the relevant production process, integration landscape and delivery stage before. A focused configuration task may need a narrower specialist, while a plant rollout calls for experience in requirements, testing, training, governance and operational adoption.
Much of an MES project can be delivered remotely, including process mapping, configuration, interface design, documentation and testing preparation. Site visits are often valuable for equipment discovery, operator workshops, commissioning and production acceptance, especially when Berlin teams work with other plants.
Common MES environments include SAP ME, Siemens Opcenter and Rockwell FactoryTalk, alongside tailored systems and specialist products. The right professional should understand the chosen product while also being able to work with the plant’s ERP, automation, data and quality landscape.
Ask an MES specialist to explain a past production workflow from requirements through go-live, including failures and corrective actions. Strong answers cover traceability, exception handling, integration testing, operator usability, data ownership and how the configuration remains supportable after handover.
Before joining an MES engagement, clarify the plant scope, product version, integration boundaries, validation expectations, site access and decision owners. Also confirm whether the work is discovery, implementation, migration, support or rollout, since each requires a different mix of operational and technical expertise.
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 1.8 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
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