Senior Business Analyst

Birlasoft; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Birlasoft is seeking an IT Business Systems Analyst for CMES in Darlington, UK. You will lead CMES-related projects, partnering with manufacturing and IT to deliver high-value solutions that improve plant performance and user experience.

Ideal candidates have strong Dassault MES/CMES experience, plus expertise in SQL, Apriso and MES integration. You will work across global teams and drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Dassault MES/CMES within assembly manufacturing.
• Proven track record delivering projects, enhancements and business value.
• Confident communicator engaging with shop-floor users, leaders, and IT.

Responsibilities

• Lead CMES-related projects, enhancements, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to deliver practical, value-driven solutions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and maximize CMES value.
• Serve as Manufacturing CMES SME for Assembly Operations and advise on best practices.
• Translate business needs into solution designs, testing plans, and implementations.
• Coordinate with global teams, vendors, and plant stakeholders for continuous improvement.

Skills

Dassault MES/CMES

SQL

Process automation

Analytical thinking

Shop-floor communication

Agile/SDLC

Tools

Apriso

Global Process Manager

FlexNet

HTML/CSS UI

Ignition

OPC/ERP integration

Job description

Birlasoft combines the power of domain, enterprise, and digital technologies to reimagine business processes for customers and their ecosystem. Its consultative and design thinking approach makes societies more productive by helping customers run businesses. As part of the multibillion-dollar diversified CK Birla Group, Birlasoft with its 12,500+ professionals, is committed to continuing the Group’s 161-year heritage of building sustainable communities.

Job Description: IT Business Systems Analyst - CMES (2 to 3 Years Experience)

Experience: 8 to 10 Years

Location: Darlington, UK 5 Days week compulsory

About the Role

Lead and drive manufacturing system projects, business improvements, process enhancements, and innovation initiatives using the Dassault MES (CMES) platform. Act as the onsite Manufacturing SME, partnering with business and IT teams to deliver high-value solutions that improve plant performance, efficiency, quality, and user experience. Critical support involvement is expected only for major business-impacting Production issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead CMES-related projects, enhancements, process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to understand challenges and deliver practical, value-driven solutions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and maximize the value of the Dassault MES platform.
• Act as the trusted Manufacturing CMES SME for Assembly Operations, providing guidance on best practices and future capabilities.
• Translate business needs into solution designs, testing plans, and successful implementations.
• Collaborate with global teams, vendors, and plant stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support resolution of critical production-impacting issues when required.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong expertise in Dassault MES/CMES within an assembly manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of delivering projects, enhancements, process improvements, and business value, not just production support.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to challenge existing processes and recommend better solutions.
• Confident communicator who can engage with shop-floor users, manufacturing leaders, and IT stakeholders.
• Self-driven, accountable, and focused on delivering measurable business outcomes.

Required Skills

• Expert in Database design, Development, Support, Translation, Testing and Deployment in Apriso 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2026 versions.
• Expertise in upgrade project activities.
• Sound knowledge of Process Builder, FlexNet translation tool, Global process manager, Machine Integrator, Microsoft SQL, Apriso Portal.
• Expert in development, performance optimization for complex SQL queries, writing and execution of test cases, preparation of test reports, deployment, post upgrade activities and support projects.
• Strong root cause analysis & well experienced in performance improvement of screens.
• Screen designing through HTML and CSS in process builder.
• Package creation and deployment with Global Process Manager to multiple servers.
• Configuration of Central Configuration, CSS and Configuration Manager.
• Development Life Cycle (SDLC) mainly into Analysis, Architect, Software Design, Development, Testing, Implementation, End-user training of Enterprise and Web based applications by using Agile.
• Experience in Ignition and Opcenter MES.
• Experience in web services and developing Business Integration of MES with ERP.

Preferred Skills

Pay range and compensation package

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.