Manufacturing Execution System Experts in Dusseldorf
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Klajdo F.
Last position:
Independent Product Developer / Software Architect at rastr.eu
- Architected and deployed a live B2B geocoding and demographic-data platform for Germany, combining address lookup with census-based population statistics through a web application and REST API.
Adnan K.
Last position:
Chief Information Officer at ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH
- Executed post-carve-out stabilization, system consolidation and cybersecurity uplift. Re-assessed system landscape and assets and designed new IT strategy for future. Implemented new IT operating model focusing on product-centric organization and re-internalization of critical resources.
- Successfully designed new IT operating model of the company, based on massive reduction of external dependencies, insourcing of key positions and upskilling of employees.
- Massive reduction of IT cost in the first three years (-40m$), bringing IT spend level below Gartner industry benchmark (1.27%).
- Introduced new product-centric organization based on fusion teams between business and IT across the company.
- Administered implementation of corporate-wide IT/OT cybersecurity program with more than 60 projects.
- Continuous improvement of enterprise IT/OT cybersecurity maturity level with significant increase in the first two years (CMMI >3.5, C2M2 >2.5).
- Governed successful implementation of the business transformation program within IT area by overachieving the savings target by $8m.
- Initiated and created new cloud-based data management platform based on best-in-class technology.
- Implemented first company-wide Microsoft Copilot AI program based on various business cases, leveraging GenAI and AgenticAI.
Orhan Y.
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant OTC/P2P/EWM/LE/CS/PS/GTS, C4C-Cloud (Sales, Services, E-Commerce) at High-Technologie
- SAP S/4HANA, OTC, 2nd & 3rd level support, project implementation of S/4HANA Cloud Private Sales & Services
- SAP SCM/OTC/P2P/LE/CS/PS, S/4HANA Private Cloud (Sales, Services), CPI, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), EDI, IDoc, ABAP, user exits, SAP Activate, ITIL, SAP Cloud ALM
- Support and consulting for integration of SAP ECC into new business areas in SAP S/4HANA
- Decommissioning legacy systems and implementation of the new harmonized SAP S/4HANA landscape
- Process optimization in SAP S/4HANA and support for daily requests from business users and key users
- Project implementation of S/4HANA Private Cloud Sales & Services
- Responsibility for the SCM stream within the global template
- Process design with Signavio and creation of Business Process Documents (BPD)
- Creation of functional design specifications (FS, TS) including interface design and WRICEF objects
- Ensuring integration of PTP with FI/CO, O2C and EWM through SAP customizing
- Migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud to replace legacy systems and implement a harmonized system landscape
- SAP BTP & CPI: extension of Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), integration of PTP with FI/CO, O2C and EWM, optimization of cloud-based services
- Analysis and evaluation of existing SCM processes in the SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud environment
- Design of integrated solutions in OTC, P2P, EWM, LE and PP including forecasting and capacity planning
- Extension of transportation processes in SAP TM and SAP LE-TRA to support multimodal transports focusing on rail freight and integration of external rail logistics providers via EDI (VDA, EDIFACT)
- Consulting on further migration to SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain
- Functional consulting on developed supply chain processes
- Management of SAP CCS processes for contract types and bonus agreements
- Execution and maintenance of distributions and settlement keys
- Support for integration of transfer rules into the CCS model
- Documentation of CCS process changes for traceability and compliance
- Customizing and optimization in OTC: condition maintenance for pricing, materials, freight, customers, price & material groups; extension of sales document types, item categories, credit memos, down payments and prepayments with pricing procedure, condition types, access sequences, condition tables, condition records, billing types, invoice types, item categories, sales document types, reconciliation accounts, tax accounts; integration with FI/CO for accounting and financial closing; bonus settlements; delivery process optimization; configuration of delivery schedule types with account determination; creation of schedule line categories for delivery schedules; maintenance of schedule lines for delivery schedule types; schedule line determination settings such as order date, delivery date, availability check rules, returns etc.
- Customizing and optimization in P2P: purchase requisitions, purchase orders, document types (reason codes for ordering, rejection and blocking), scheduling agreements and stock transfer schedules; maintenance of material master and vendor master; payment terms; Incoterms; purchasing groups; purchase prices; quota agreements; contracts; purchasing info records; release procedures (characteristics, classes and release strategies); message control; maintenance of vendor master data; assignment of purchasing info records to materials and vendors; configuration of vendor evaluation with weightings; execution and adjustment of material requirements planning processes; creation of detailed functional specifications for P2P processes such as goods receipt (MIGO), goods issue, purchase requisitions and orders; ensuring data quality and master data maintenance in tables such as MARA, LFA1 and LFB1 etc.
- SAP Fiori: extension and customizing of Fiori apps to improve usability and efficiency; implementation of analytical Fiori apps to monitor KPIs and processes; workflow optimization and UI adaptations for enhanced user experience in SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud
- Process modeling in Signavio; optimization and documentation of business processes; workshops and training on process modeling
- 2nd & 3rd level support in OTC, P2P, CS, PS modules (SCM): incident and change tickets; processing, resolution and documentation of SAP user requests; feasibility analysis for change requests; process optimization; service management with SAP CS; Cloud for Customer (C4C) for modern customer service processes; migration of SAP CS to S/4HANA Field Service Management (FSM); use of embedded analytics for service processes
- Customizing, testing, documentation, training; ensuring integration and collaboration between O2C, P2P and FI/CO modules for supply chain optimization; feasibility analysis; effort estimation; debugging; programming; IDoc and EDI monitoring etc.
- 2nd & 3rd level support in C4C Sales and Services: opportunities, surveys, user creation and authorizations; extension of Business Technology Platform; enhancement of CPI interface; customization of customer and material master data; orders; quotations; equipment; service notifications; surveys; tasks; PS orders; integration of PTP with FI/CO, O2C and EWM; ensuring integration and maintenance of MRP processes etc.
- Responsibility for process analysis and design in export processing, Intrastat and customs management in compliance with international trade regulations (e.g. export control, preference agreements, dual-use)
- Integration and optimization of Intrastat reporting in SAP SD including maintenance of statistical commodity codes, country of origin, tariff codes etc.
- Customizing in SAP SD foreign trade (SD-FT/FTT) for customs-relevant fields and processes
- Coordination and preparation for integration with SAP GTS, including ATLAS reporting, embargo checks, export control and tariff determination
- Collaboration with customs authorities and logistics providers on export declarations and approval processes
- Creation of test cases for customs processes, export documents, commercial invoices, export declarations etc.
- MDG (Master Data Governance): data quality and maintenance of master data in relevant tables (e.g. MARA, LFA1, LFB1); change requests for master data maintenance in O2C/P2P
- SAP S/4HANA migration: support for migration from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA, including data migration, process optimization and system harmonization; support for global rollouts for subsidiaries in multiple countries; experience in developing SAP templates for global implementations
- ABAP: development and optimization of programs to extend functionalities in O2C and P2P modules; debugging and troubleshooting; customization and enhancement of user exits for customer-specific requirements; IDoc and EDI monitoring
Rakesh L.
Last position:
Multi Domain Expert IT Infrastructure at Speira GmbH
- Development and implementation of multi-domain infrastructure strategies to optimize system performance in OT and IT.
- Design of security concepts for multi-domain infrastructures, including IT security management.
- Oversight of incident management, problem management, and change management.
- Managing the entire lifecycle of a strategic project, including planning, execution, delivery, and stabilization.
- Supporting IT governance, IT architecture, and risk management.
- Conducting workshops on IT security and infrastructure.
Kaliyan M.
Last position:
Techno-Functional Consultant – Digital Lab & Manufacturing Systems at Dynavax Technologies
- Led SampleManager LIMS 21.x & LabWare LIMS v8 implementation, reducing manual lab errors by 40% and improving data traceability.
- Configured LW LIMS & SM LIMS 21.2: workflow design, role-based access control (RBAC), and master data management.
- Designed and configured LES workflows: sample lifecycle management, test assignments, approvals, and result review processes.
- Managed Master Menu and CI configuration, ensuring consistency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Integrated LIMS 21.2 with MES, ERP, EM, WinKQCL (Lonza MODA), SoftMax Pro, Empower, and Chromeleon CDS via REST APIs and web services.
- Implemented PAS-X MES: architecture design, multi-platform implementation (PAS-X, Siemens Opcenter), and integration with PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems.
- Executed IQ/OQ/PQ qualification protocols and Validation Summary Reports (VSR) for QC analytical and utility systems in aseptic and sterile production environments.
- Developed and reviewed Risk Assessments, Traceability Matrices, and Data Integrity evaluations in accordance with ALCOA+, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
- Led EMA/FDA/WHO inspection readiness, standardized CQV SOPs, enabled digital CQV integration (LIMS/CDS/MES/SCADA/ERP/SDMS), and ensured 21 CFR Part 11 & Annex 11 compliance.
- Managed secure OT cybersecurity: network configuration and access control.
- Configured NuGenesis SDMS for document/data management, CDS/LIMS integration, workflow automation, and reporting.
Joachim Q.
Last position:
Managing Director & Project Manager at POWERJO GmbH
- Project planning and project management of packaging lines
- Support of the entire project process and optimization through claim management, open points list, regular project meetings, stakeholder management
- Feasibility analysis, packaging development and tendering of a packaging line for frozen baked goods for a large bakery
- Technical consulting on the process and production of a circular packaging solution
- Support for startups (design office, food producer, consulting company, ...)
- Project manager on the customer side for a heating equipment manufacturer, packaging technology/central palletizing
- Technical sales in packaging technology in northern and western Germany
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Statistics of experts using Manufacturing Execution System
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years (Germany: 22 years)
Position duration
2.8 years (Germany: 3 years)
Positions per freelancer
9 (Germany: 14)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 90%)
Master's degree or higher
80% (Germany: 58%)
Certifications per freelancer
4 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 98%)
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Dusseldorf 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 (67%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Food and Beverage (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Agriculture (33%)
- Education (33%)
- Healthcare (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
MES in practice
A Manufacturing Execution System, or MES, connects planning with what happens on the shop floor. It tracks orders, materials, equipment, labor, and quality data in real time. Companies use it to keep production visible and controlled.
Common delivery areas
- Production order execution and dispatching
- Traceability from raw material to finished goods
- Quality checks, rejects, and nonconformance handling
- Equipment integration and machine data capture
- OEE, downtime, and production reporting
Systems around it
MES work usually touches ERP, SCADA, PLCs, historians, and label printing systems. Strong specialists know how to map master data, events, and interfaces without disrupting live production. They also understand ISA-95 style process layers and plant data flows.
When freelance help fits
Companies bring in freelance MES specialists for rollouts, plant extensions, upgrades, and rescue work after stalled projects. They help when a site in Dusseldorf needs local support, but core integration or documentation can be done remotely. This is common in automotive, chemicals, food, and discrete manufacturing.
What strong experts deliver
Good specialists do more than configure screens. They define workflows that operators can use under pressure, test edge cases, and validate data quality across shifts and sites. They also translate between production teams, IT, and vendors.
What to look for
A strong MES professional can explain how recipes, work instructions, genealogy, and downtime events are handled in the system. They should be able to discuss integrations, master data, and change control in plain language. Experience with platforms such as Siemens Opcenter, Apriso, or PAS-X is often relevant, depending on the plant.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Manufacturing Execution System? These answers cover the essentials.
A Manufacturing Execution System manages production execution on the shop floor. It records orders, materials, machine states, quality results, and operator actions so teams can see what is happening in real time. It sits between ERP planning and plant equipment control.
No, but the terms often overlap. MES usually focuses on production execution, while MOM, or manufacturing operations management, is broader and can also cover quality, maintenance, and detailed performance management. Shop floor control is a more limited term and usually refers to execution tasks only.
A strong Manufacturing Execution System specialist often connects ERP, PLCs, SCADA, historians, label printers, and quality systems. They also work with master data, event models, and interface logic. In many plants, the hardest part is keeping these integrations stable during live production.
Freelance MES experts are often brought in for new plant rollouts, template deployment, interface work, data migration, and recovery after failed implementations. They are also useful when a company needs temporary support for a plant upgrade or a vendor transition. This is common when internal teams need extra depth for a short period.
It depends on the scope, but Manufacturing Execution System work usually needs people who have already handled real production environments. For a simple report or interface task, a focused specialist may be enough. For a multi-site rollout, you want someone who has worked through testing, change control, and plant go-live issues before.
Yes, much of it can. A MES specialist can often handle design, documentation, interface analysis, testing, and support remotely, while workshops, cutovers, and shop floor validation may need on-site time in Dusseldorf or another plant location. Hybrid work is common because production systems need both technical depth and direct site input.
Look for clear examples of production processes they have supported, not just tool names. A good Manufacturing Execution System professional can explain traceability, downtime capture, quality handling, and integration choices in simple terms. They should also show careful testing habits and a practical understanding of plant operations.
The best MES specialists usually bring process mapping, integration design, SQL, data modeling, and manufacturing operations knowledge. Depending on the plant, they may also need experience with validation, serialization, barcode flows, and regulated environments. Communication with production staff matters just as much as technical setup.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects is 112 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 893 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 80% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects are German (100%), English (67%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects are Information Technology (67%), Manufacturing (67%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Project Management (83%), and Operations (67%).
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