MES Business Analyst

METRIX IT SOLUTIONS INC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm located in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to partner with stakeholders in manufacturing. The role involves eliciting and managing business requirements for Ignition-based MES solutions. Candidates must have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes. This position offers an opportunity to influence operational efficiency and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in manufacturing, industrial IT, or MES environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations including OEE and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to translate complex shopfloor processes into clear requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand current and future MES needs.
• Document and manage business and functional requirements.
• Support the configuration and deployment of Ignition MES modules.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Manufacturing Operations

Communication

Data Modeling

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements

Partner with manufacturing, operations, quality, and IT stakeholders to understand current‑state processes and future‑state MES needs.

Elicit, document, and manage business and functional requirements for Ignition‑based MES solutions.

Translate operational use cases into clear user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria.

Identify opportunities for standardization and reuse across plants, while balancing site‑specific needs.

MES & Ignition Solution Support

Support the configuration and deployment of Ignition MES modules, including:

• Production Dispatch & Execution
• Production Tracking
• Performance Analytics
• Data Collection
• Product Definition
• Resource Management
• Quality Execution
• Inventory Execution

Collaborate with technical teams on:

• Ignition Perspective / Vision UI requirements
• Data modeling and tag structures
• Integration with PLCs, historians, ERP, and other systems
• Validate that solutions align with product strategy, architecture standards, and cybersecurity requirements

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in manufacturing, industrial IT, or MES environments.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations such as OEE and performance metrics, downtime tracking, and quality processes
• Experience working in IT/OT integrated environments
• Proven ability to translate complex shopfloor processes into clear requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills