Manufacturing Systems & Data Director

Penumbrainc

Cartago, Costa Rica · 5+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 13, 2026

At a glance

Experience
5+ years experience
Workplace
Hybrid
Location
Cartago, Costa Rica

About the role

  • This is a global leadership role, based in Costa Rica and reporting directly to senior leadership in the United States, sitting at the intersection of Manufacturing, IT and Data.
  • The role involves driving manufacturing systems and data initiatives across global operations while connecting technology with the realities of the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives related to manufacturing systems, ERP and MES environments, data integration, digital operations, reporting and visualization
  • Partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and IT teams across the organization

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Systems
  • 5+ Experience in regulated manufacturing environments and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • 5+ years of experience in Project Management and Operations Systems
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, systems and data
  • Experience with ERP, MES, system integrations and manufacturing data environments
  • Advanced English proficiency (C1)
  • Valid U.S. visa and availability to travel regularly to the United States

Workplace

  • Global leadership role based in Costa Rica
  • Requires availability to travel regularly to the United States

Skills

  • ERP
  • MES
  • QMS

Penumbrainc

Manufacturing Systems & Data Director

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