Manufacturing Execution System Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Manufacturing Execution System
Matthias L.
Last position:
Consultant, Technical Project Manager at POCTIM Leicht
- Consulting, leading, and contributing to projects focused on increasing efficiency, restructuring, process improvement, process outsourcing, and cost reduction in production, quality, and logistics
- Interim management, especially for SMEs
- Lean management
- Filling vacant positions on an interim basis
- Management and process consulting as a Lean Trainer
- Technical Project Manager (IPMA Level D)
Jürgen S.
Last position:
Manager Manufacturing Operations USP at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Liquida, aseptic/sterile, fill & finish, solida in production & packaging
- CAPEX/Greenfield, 5kL SUT Owner, CVQ, runs/SCM/SCORE, SFM, KPI, CAD, CQV, MSAT, trainings, audits, EHS
- Organization, construction, sterile production, operations, packaging, PPQ, Op-readiness, RM, audits, documentation authoring
David B.
Last position:
External Project Manager in the Supply Chain Network at DEUTZ AG
- Project management (SAP BN (Ariba) onboarding, support for SAP ECC and SAP TM for supplier topics)
- Standardization of global value creation processes
- Basic training as well as central contact person for suppliers and support for planners
Matteo G.
Last position:
Vice President IT Applications at Comet AG
- Provide global leadership for Comet’s enterprise applications and digital transformation agenda, acting as a strategic partner to the CIO and Executive Committee. Accountable for driving business value, operational excellence, and innovation across the entire enterprise systems landscape.
- Define and execute the global enterprise applications strategy across ERP, CRM, PLM, MES, HR systems (SuccessFactors, SAP HR), and Microsoft 365 (M365), ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with long-term business objectives.
- Partner with executive and regional business leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable digital initiatives that enhance efficiency, agility, and user experience.
- Drive Agile delivery practices across cross-functional global teams using Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Lead a centralized and standardized global application delivery model to ensure governance, efficiency, and consistency across all regions and business units.
- Own vendor management and sourcing strategy, establishing and monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics for application reliability, user adoption, and business impact.
- Manage multi-million euro application budgets, optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and value creation.
- Strengthen IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance in line with GDPR, ISO, and IFRS requirements.
- Enable IT/OT convergence by integrating SAP, MES, PLM, and production systems with enterprise platforms, ensuring secure and interoperable manufacturing and R&D architectures.
- Act as Deputy CIO, contributing to enterprise IT strategy, cybersecurity programs, risk management, and transformation initiatives.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across global IT and business teams.
- Ensure efficient and cost-effective Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivery while maintaining required service levels across all application services.
- Oversee SAP AMS and non-SAP application support teams across internal resources and external MSPs.
- Ensure high service reliability through structured Incident, Change, and Problem Management in coordination with the IT Service Delivery organization.
- Establish and continuously monitor KPIs, SLAs, and application performance dashboards to ensure service quality and business continuity.
- Coordinate L2/L3 escalation paths across internal IT teams, MSPs, and software vendors to ensure rapid issue resolution.
Thomas H.
Last position:
Sales Partner at SourceWeb Group
- Consulting and sales in cyber security
Arist V.
Last position:
Partner at Data Confidence GmbH
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Statistics of experts using Manufacturing Execution System
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
80%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Professional Services (83%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Energy (50%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Retail (50%)
- Cosmetics (33%)
- Chemical (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Bridging Shop Floor Operations and Enterprise Resource Planning
A Manufacturing Execution System connects enterprise business layers with real-time shop floor machinery. The platform tracks production lifecycles, collects sensor telemetry, manages order routing, and enforces standard operating procedures. By translating ERP work orders into machine tasks, an MES drives operational transparency.
Core Architectures and Enterprise Integrations
Modern MES platforms anchor the Level 3 layer of the ISA-95 architectural model. Specialists configure interfaces between enterprise tools and operational hardware to streamline data flows:
- Bidirectional interfaces to ERP platforms like SAP S/4HANA
- OPC UA and MQTT protocols bridging programmable logic controllers
- Electronic batch records and computerized master batch records
- Quality management modules delivering statistical process control
- Integration with SCADA and product lifecycle management tools
Primary Tooling Across Industrial Operations
Industrial production environments rely on commercial MES suites such as Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre, Dassault Apriso, and Applied Materials. Modern architectures also leverage cloud-hybrid deployments, edge industrial PCs, and time-series databases to manage high-frequency operational telemetry.
When Organizations Hire External MES Specialists
Companies bring in independent professionals during major rollouts, legacy migrations, or standardizations across multi-site production networks. External specialists lead recipe configurations, validate system updates, build bespoke integration middleware, and resolve throughput bottlenecks without interrupting ongoing manufacturing runs.
Operational Needs Across Swiss Production Facilities
In Switzerland, MES implementations predominantly serve high-precision machinery, luxury horology, chemicals, and MedTech production. These plants require rigorous compliance with GAMP 5 principles, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO 13485 standards. Local teams often require professionals who understand cleanroom setups and collaborate smoothly in German, French, or English.
Profile of an Accomplished MES Professional
Senior specialists combine automation engineering depth with thorough knowledge of business logic. They understand control systems, write robust database queries, document computer system validation records, and design resilient operational workflows that prevent manufacturing downtime on the physical plant floor.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Manufacturing Execution System, in one place.
A Manufacturing Execution System manages and monitors work in progress across the factory floor. It delivers resource allocation, real-time production tracking, quality analysis, maintenance scheduling, and genealogy tracking. By linking automation hardware directly to business software, it ensures standard operating procedures are enforced accurately.
SCADA operates at Level 2 of the industrial automation hierarchy, focusing on direct machine supervision and sensor loops. An MES occupies Level 3, coordinating actual manufacturing processes, order sequencing, and material movement. In contrast, ERP handles high-level business functions like accounting, procurement, and high-level demand forecasting.
Enterprises frequently deploy solutions such as Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk, Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Apriso, or AVEVA Manufacturing Execution System software. Life sciences sectors also rely on specialized electronic batch recording suites like Körber Werum PAS-X to address strict international compliance demands.
A proficient professional working with an MES needs strong database competencies in Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle. They should understand industrial connectivity standards such as OPC UA and MQTT, alongside enterprise messaging interfaces. Deep familiarity with the ISA-95 framework and SCADA integration is equally essential.
Production facilities in Switzerland often require niche expertise for complex multi-site cutovers, software version upgrades, and system integrations. Independent Manufacturing Execution System professionals provide immediate, vendor-specific implementation knowledge for pharma, MedTech, and watchmaking plants without long-term overhead costs.
While data modeling, functional specifications, and custom API scripting can happen remotely, physical commissioning requires physical attendance. An MES links directly to physical production lines and automated storage hardware, making brief on-site phases essential for factory acceptance testing and user validation.
In regulated environments, every MES rollout must adhere to GAMP 5 guidelines and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. Systems require audit trails, electronic signatures, and computerized system validation protocols to guarantee data integrity throughout commercial lot processing.
Review their direct history with your specific industry vertical and target software platform. Strong professionals demonstrate successful track records in managing go-live cutovers for Manufacturing Execution System software, resolving complex PLC interfaces, and standardizing data architectures across operational units.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects is 122 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 980 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 80% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Professional Services (83%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Information Technology (67%), and Operations (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Manufacturing Execution System
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