MES Implementation Analyst - Travel Ready

North Point Technology; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities up to 50%

Job summary

Dana is seeking a MES Business Analyst to develop, evaluate, and enhance Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) across customer plants. Responsibilities include requirements capture, gap analysis, solution design, and leading MES deployments, with strong IT collaboration and project governance.

The role requires up to 50% travel nationally and internationally, plus experience in MES traceability, quality applications, and multiple MES/ERP tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of IT experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial software services functions.
• Minimum 4 years of experience designing or implementing MES applications (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
• Experience in designing or implementing MES traceability and quality applications.
• Experience with one or more of the following systems – Red Viking Argonaut, Inductive Automation – Ignition, SAP, Oracle, Siemens, and Allen Bradley.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%, both locally and internationally.
• English fluency in reading, writing, and speaking; other language skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and lead the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Engage relevant IT department personnel to assist in resolution of MES application and manufacturing process issues.
• Perform technical analysis activities, such as requirements gathering and gap analysis to user requirements.
• Support MES solution architectures and assist customers in developing detailed design specifications.
• Define functional requirements through client interviews and process mapping.
• Provide knowledge and experience to estimate the technical effort required to implement complex MES solutions.
• Be responsible for technical deliverables during the entire lifecycle of MES solution development projects.
• Actively participate with the technical project team, ensuring that effective relationships are built and maintained.
• Proactively engage with customers in order to define the overall technical approach for MES solutions.
• Maintain personal technical skills and knowledge through continuous education.
• Proactively report on project progress against schedule.
• Manage and report on adjustments to scope, schedule, and issues.
• Participate in strategic and tactical planning sessions as needed.
• Assist in external customer problem resolution and help define future MES opportunities with those customers and for Dana.
• Work with key IT personnel to define and socialize MES strategy for standard hardware and software systems.
• Manage and track MES hardware and software solutions deployed.
• Help capture and define requirements for data management, integration, and storage.
• Capture business requirements, develop technical functional specifications, and participate in project planning.
• Work with plant personnel, IT team members, and vendors to meet customers and plant MES needs.
• Understand IT strategy and architecture general principles and techniques.
• Understand IT program and project management general principles and techniques.
• Understand Dana business strategies and initiatives to make recommendations for IT solutions and process improvements that align with the global business and IT strategy.
• Work with Dana business leaders, process owners, team members, and system users to establish and enhance business processes with MES solutions.
• Manage and maintain positive working relationships with the business, IT, and service providers.
• Be able to travel as needed to support business projects and operational improvements.

Skills

IT experience

Industrial software

MES applications

Travel readiness

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or equivalent experience

Tools

Red Viking Argonaut

Inductive Automation Ignition

SAP

Oracle

Siemens

Allen Bradley

Job description

Dana is seeking a MES Business Analyst to develop, evaluate, and enhance Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) across customer plants. Responsibilities include requirements capture, gap analysis, solution design, and leading MES deployments, with strong IT collaboration and project governance.

The role requires up to 50% travel nationally and internationally, plus experience in MES traceability, quality applications, and multiple MES/ERP tools.