1. Sr. Manufacturing Systems Programmer
2. Jul 6, 2026Reynoldsburg, OH
3. Pay Rate : $85,000.00

Sr. Manufacturing Systems Programmer

1. Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio (Relocation Assistance Not Available)
2. Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000 Base Salary (Negotiable Depending on Experience)

• Compensation flexible depending on overall manufacturing systems experience.

1. Employment Type: Direct Hire
2. Shift: 1st Shift (Typical Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)

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 critical role supporting manufacturing operations, production traceability systems, plant-floor applications, and internal operational software initiatives within a fast-paced industrial environment.
3. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of software development, manufacturing systems support, SQL/database management, and operational troubleshooting experience within automotive, manufacturing, industrial, or production-oriented environments.
4. This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative engineering and operations culture while supporting business-critical manufacturing systems that directly impact production performance, traceability, and operational efficiency.
5. This role will also help mentor and support a smaller internal technical/programming team while remaining highly hands-on technically.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• • 5–10+ years of software development and/or manufacturing systems programming experience
  • Strong Microsoft SQL Server experience (SQL Server 2005 or newer)
  • Experience with:
    • C#
    • .NET / ASP.NET
    • SQL
    • JavaScript
    • PHP
    • HTML
    • Visual Basic or modern equivalents
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or production-related environments
  • Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication, organization, and prioritization abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple operational and project-based priorities simultaneously
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• • Automotive manufacturing or Tier 1 supplier experience
  • MES, production traceability, or manufacturing systems experience
  • ERP-integrated application experience
  • Experience with SOAP and/or REST-based transactions
  • PLC ladder logic read/write capability (preferred but negotiable)
  • Experience supporting internally developed manufacturing applications
  • Experience balancing legacy support with continuous system improvements and enhancement initiatives
  • Experience mentoring or guiding junior technical personnel
  • Exposure to plant-floor operational technologies and production-critical systems

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• • Design, develop, troubleshoot, and support custom software applications supporting manufacturing operations
  • Support and enhance production traceability and operational systems
  • Maintain and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments and related applications
  • Support ERP-integrated manufacturing applications and operational workflows
  • Develop and improve automation, reporting, and process-efficiency solutions
  • Provide technical support during production-related system interruptions or operational issues
  • Maintain documentation, change management, and version control processes
  • Mentor and support less experienced technical/programming team members
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, production, and manufacturing leadership teams

Physical & Environment Requirements

1. Physical expectations and working conditions associated with this 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 or network-related equipment up to approximately 40 lbs.
   • Occasional stooping, crawling, or installation-related support work
   • Occasional after-hours support responsibilities tied to production operations and manufacturing schedules

Company Benefits & Culture

• • 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 strong organizational visibility and impact
  • Opportunity to mentor and help support internal technical team development
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities (2 bonus cycles annually)
  • 401(k) match up to 6%
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage available at competitive employee rates
  • Limited weekend work aligned primarily to automotive production schedules
  • Occasional after-hours support may be required depending on operational production needs
  • No relocation assistance available at this time
  • No sponsorship available

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