MS Companies

1. Sr. Manufacturing Systems Programmer
2. May 4, 2026Reynoldsburg, OH
3. Pay Rate : $85,000.00

Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Systems Programmer

1. Location: Reynoldsburg (Relocation Assistance Not Available)
2. Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000 Base Salary (Negotiable DOE)
3. Employment Type: Direct Hire
4. Shift: 1st Shift [7:30am- 4:00pm]

Job Summary:

1. MS Companies is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Systems Programmer for a direct-hire opportunity supporting a global automotive manufacturing organization in the Reynoldsburg, Ohio area.
2. This individual will play a key role supporting manufacturing operations, production traceability systems, plant programming initiatives, and internal systems optimization within a fast-paced industrial environment.
3. The ideal candidate will have 5–10+ years of software development experience within manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or production-oriented environments and will enjoy solving real-world operational and systems challenges in a highly collaborative setting.
4. This role also offers the opportunity to mentor and guide a smaller internal programming/IT group while remaining highly hands-on technically.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• • 5–10+ years of software development experience
  • Strong Microsoft SQL Server experience (SQL Server 2005+)
  • Experience with:
  • C#
  • .NET / ASP.NET
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • HTML
  • Visual Basic or modern equivalents
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• • Manufacturing or automotive industry experience
  • Production traceability systems experience
  • PLC ladder logic read/write capability
  • Industrial systems or plant-floor systems exposure
  • Experience mentoring junior technical personnel
  • Experience supporting production-critical applications
  • Experience balancing operational support with project-based development work

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• • Design, develop, and troubleshoot custom software programs supporting manufacturing operations
  • Support and improve production traceability systems
  • Maintain and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments
  • Develop applications and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency
  • Provide technical support during production-related system interruptions
  • Maintain documentation, version control, and change management processes
  • Mentor and support less experienced programmers and technical team members
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and manufacturing personnel

Physical & Environment Requirements

1. Physical expectations and working conditions associated with the role may include a combination of office and manufacturing plant environments.
2. Work may involve:
   • Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods
   • Exposure to moderate manufacturing noise levels
   • Occasional lifting of computer/network equipment up to approximately 40 lbs.
   • Occasional stooping, crawling, or installation-related work
   • Occasional after-hours or production-related support responsibilities

Company Culture & Additional Information

• • Stable global automotive manufacturing environment
  • Highly collaborative engineering and operations culture
  • Opportunity to support real-time production systems and operational technologies
  • Hands-on technical role with high organizational visibility
  • Limited weekend work aligned primarily to automotive production schedules
  • Occasional after-hours support may be needed depending on production demands
  • No relocation assistance available at this time
  • No sponsorship available

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