IT MES Business Analyst

constellium•Muscle Shoals, AL

About The Position

The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Business Analyst (BA) plays a critical role in supporting and enhancing manufacturing operations through effective MES implementation and maintenance. This position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to gather, document, and translate business requirements into scalable MES solutions that improve productivity, ensure data integrity, and maintain regulatory compliance. This Business Analyst serves as the primary IT point of contact for both the in-house MES platform (used across most site operations) and a third-party MES solution supporting DC Casting operation. This role provides day-to-day operational support for production systems and works in close partnership with Automation Support, Engineering, Operations, Packaging, and Site Leadership teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or 5+ years of experience leading and implementing large-scale MES projects.
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience supporting MES solutions.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
Experience with MES platforms such as Dassault Systems (Apriso), Atieuno (EMS), or other MES solutions.
Experience with system integrations involving ERP (e.g., SAP) and SCADA/Level 2 systems (e.g., Ignition, AVEVA, or similar).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
Clear understanding of SQL and able to write database queries.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MES and SAP integration is preferred.
Knowledge of Informix 4GL and database a plus.
Familiarity with Unix, command line, vi editor and ksh scripting.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing support for current in-house MES solutions, including troubleshooting user-reported issues and performing root cause analysis.
Administer MES user access, including onboarding/offboarding users and correcting data discrepancies.
Gather, analyze, and document business requirements to support technical solution design and implementation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate, refine, and prioritize change requests that improve operational efficiency.
Partner with IT and Automation teams to ensure successful integration between MES, ERP (SAP), and SCADA systems, maintaining data accuracy and consistency.
Develop, document, and enforce best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for current & future MES usage.
Standardize and scale MES solutions across the site where applicable.
Perform system audits to ensure optimal MES functionality, performance, and compliance.
Support MES upgrades, patches, and system enhancements.
Deliver training and guidance to end-users and stakeholders on MES capabilities and best practices.
Maintain comprehensive system and process documentation.
Progress toward a subject matter expert (SME) or lead role within upcoming MES transformation initiative.