Director, Advanced Manufacturing Analytics

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Hexion Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Advanced Manufacturing Analytics to join our team. This role will be responsible for leading the design, development, and governance of manufacturing advanced analytics systems and OT/IT integration data models across Hexion's global footprint.

As a global leader in specialty chemicals for formaldehyde, resins, and versatics, we are driving innovation in the manufacturing sector through digital transformation initiatives based on industry standards such as ISA-95, ISA-88, and the Purdue Model for secure industrial architectures.

If you are passionate about software engineering, operational technology (OT) systems, and industrial data contextualization, we encourage you to apply and be part of our growing Smart Manufacturing team.

• Lead the design and implementation of manufacturing analytics architectures integrating SCADA, PLC, historian, MES, and cloud platforms. (20%)
• Define and maintain standard data models across manufacturing assets based on ISA-95 hierarchical models, ISA-88 batch control structures, and Unified Namespace strategies. (10%)
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless OT/IT integration aligned with Purdue Level 0-3 segmentation. (20%)
• Develop and oversee software pipelines for smart manufacturing solutions, including predictive quality, anomaly detection, and operational yield optimization. (20%)
• Manage projects involving historian integrations (e.g., Aveva PI System, Wonderware Historian) and real-time edge data connectivity. (10%)
• Promote best practices in cybersecurity aligned to ISA/IEC 62443 and ensure OSHA safety standards are maintained in all digital system deployments. (5%)
• Work cross-functionally within agile POD teams, supporting product development for platforms like SmartQuality, Ultimate Operator, and SmartPress. (10%)
• Be a leader in industrial analytics, IIoT, and data model trends to ensure Hexion's competitiveness in Industry 4.0 initiatives. (5%)

• Deep knowledge of OT systems (e.g., SCADA, PLC, DCS), historian platforms, and edge-to-cloud architectures.
• Strong understanding of ISA-95, ISA-88, Unified Namespace, and Purdue Model frameworks.
• Experience developing IIoT architectures and analytics pipelines using cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with LIMS, MES, and predictive maintenance systems integration.
• Experience using DevOps tools such as GitHub and Jira for software and analytics project management.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Education: Master's Degree
• Years of Experience: 15+ years experience

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision.