MES BUSINESS ANALYST
The MES Business Analyst develops, evaluates, and enhances Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). The responsibilities include identifying, recommending, and implementation of ideas to improve information management and business analytic usage through the assessment of current system capabilities and identifying high-level customer requirements. The MES BA will support Dana with the transition from the 3rd Industrial Revolution, adopt and implement the technologies, systems, and solutions required of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
CORE 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.
· 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.
· Proactive 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.
MES STRATEGY & STANDARDS
· Work with key IT personnel to define & socialize MES strategy for standard hardware & 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, participate in project planning.
GENERAL IT MANAGEMENT
· Works with plant personnel, IT team members, and vendors to meet customers and plant MES needs.
· Understanding of IT Strategy and Architecture general principles and techniques.
· Understanding of IT Program and Project Management general principles and techniques.
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
· Understands Dana business strategies and initiatives to make recommendations for IT solutions and process improvements that align with the global business & 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
· Ability to travel as needed, to support business projects and operational improvements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technology or equivalent experience.
· At least 7 years of IT experience.
· Minimum 4 years’ experience in industrial software services functions
· Minimum 4 years’ 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.
North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.
At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.
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North Point Technology, a Woman Owned Small-Business based in Reston, VA, was formed in 2005 with the belief that small business plays an integral role in our government's defense mission.
The overarching dilemma facing many of the most essential federal mission systems is the inability to assemble and retain teams of highly skilled and driven technical engineers. Traditionally, the scope of these programs demand structure and stability at a scale that is only possible from one of a few large proven organizations. These organizations typically come with significant overhead. This overhead, along with their size, can restrict these organizations from recruiting and retaining the most capable members of the workforce.
North Point Technology takes aim at solving this problem by recruiting highly skilled and motivated technologists, while retaining them by providing excellent compensation and benefits. We foster a culture of innovation by hiring like-minded engineers who have passion for their work and the mission. With our efficient business model, we can attract and retain top talent to facilitate critical mission needs.
