Manufacturing Systems Analyst

TipTopJob; Daventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Daventry is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Analyst for a contract-to-permanent role with a luxury automotive brand. You will manage MES deployments, support ERP interfaces, and help optimise manufacturing data flows to improve performance.

This position involves system administration, user support, data management, and cross‑functional system integration across MES, ERP, inventory, and quality control, with opportunities to contribute to new model launches.

Qualifications

• Experience with MES deployments and ERP integrations is essential.
• Ability to manage data quality, backups, migrations, and security within manufacturing systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• System Administration: implement, configure, and maintain MES and updates.
• User Support: assist manufacturing personnel with system issues and training.
• Data Management: maintain data integrity, backups, migration, cleansing, and security.
• System Integration: ensure data flows between MES, ERP, inventory, SCM and quality control.
• System Monitoring: track performance and resolve issues to optimise production.
• Continuous Improvement: identify and implement process improvements across manufacturing systems.

Skills

MES management

ERP data sharing

Troubleshooting

Data integrity

System integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Siemens Opcenter

Job description

Location: Near Daventry

Salary: A GBP 40,000 : A GBP 44,000 per annum

Contract: Contract to Permanent

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00am : 4:30pm, Friday 7:00am : 12:45pm

Manufacturing Systems Analyst required to join a luxury automotive brand based in Daventry on a contract:to:permanent basis.

Our client is an automotive luxury brand, with a global reputation for bespoke restorations. Working with some of the most iconic designs using modern engineering, this company is one of a kind and their attention to detail is second to none. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of skilled Manufacturing Engineers, offering the opportunity to place your name against some of the worlds most eye:catching and valued roadworthy vehicles whilst partnering with globally renowned organisations to deliver a company vision which surpasses expectations.

Due to the continuous growth, our client is looking for a Manufacturing Systems Analyst to join their team. Assisting in the continued management of our manufacturing systems, you will have the opportunity to be part of exciting new model launches and engineering changes using your ability to manage manufacturing systems such as MES to assist in the execution of all manufacturing practices, resulting in the optimisation of resources, increased uptime and reduction in costs.

In return, you will join an inclusive and supportive team with a great attitude and family culture within a modern facility. This position is on a contract:to:permanent basis, working a Day Shift Monday to Friday and benefitting from a competitive salary.

Responsibilities Of The Manufacturing Systems Analyst

System and General Administration :

• Responsible for the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and running updates.
• Data sharing between enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other relevant applications, including production KPIs.
• Responsible for general administration of documents related to (but external to) the MES system.

User Support

• Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel and end:users, assisting with system:related issues, troubleshooting problems, and resolving software or hardware conflicts.
• This may involve diagnosing issues, providing training, and ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing systems.
• Resolving/raising concern tickets with the software developer and following through to implementation.

Data Management

• Responsible for managing and maintaining data integrity within manufacturing systems.
• This includes vehicle build book, data backups, data migration, data cleansing, and data security measures to protect sensitive manufacturing information.

System Integration

• Ensure smooth integration with other systems such as inventory management, supply chain management, and quality control systems, coordinating with other teams or vendors to establish data flows and connectivity.
• Support with system issue resolutions across the MES through tickets and system update implementation.
• Working cross:functionally, responsible for implementation of MES upgrades including testing and troubleshooting to ensure smooth introduction to live production environment.

System Monitoring And Performance Optimisation

• Monitor the performance of manufacturing systems, proactively identify and resolve issues that could impact production efficiency.

Continuous Improvement

• Actively participate in identifying opportunities for process improvement within manufacturing systems, collaborating with cross:functional teams to implement enhancements, streamline workflows, and optimise system functionality.

Advantageous to have experience with Siemens Opcenter, but not essential.