Job ID: JOB_ID_10233
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced MES Business Consultant with strong hands-on knowledge of Inductive Automation Ignition to support the design, enhancement, and deployment of MES solutions across manufacturing sites. This role serves as a critical bridge between operations, IT/OT, and technical delivery teams, translating manufacturing needs into scalable, standardized MES capabilities.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of shopfloor processes, MES concepts, and Ignition-based architectures, and is comfortable working across multiple plants and stakeholders.
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 Mgmt
- 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:
- Production execution
- OEE and performance metrics
- Downtime tracking
- 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.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Experience with Ignition MES modules.
- Hands-on experience with Ignition (Perspective and/or Vision).
- Familiarity with Kepware / OPC UA connectivity.
- Experience integrating MES with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Exposure to cloud or hybrid architectures.
- Experience working in multi-site or global manufacturing programs.
- Background in continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing.
Special Requirements
ITAR compliant (i.e., a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder, or a protected individual under ITAR). U.S. Citizens or GC only. Hybrid role. 2 rounds of interviews. End client interview will occur.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $60 – $80 per year (Estimated)
Location: Cleveland, OH
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Email: shomesh@zclus.com
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