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Job title: MES Analyst

Location: Normal, IL Onsite

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description:

Required highly motivated and experienced MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Technical Analyst to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the full lifecycle of MES solutions, from design and implementation to ongoing support and continuous improvement within our manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements across the five aspects (process, information, event, roles), as appropriate for the large initiative
• May either lead or work as part of a team to gather requirements - Assist in technology research, evaluation and solution selection to meet various needs of the business
• Design and develop MES solutions for new production lines for Rivian's R2 site , including Functional Design Specifications, As-Is/To-Be analysis, and requirement mapping.
• Lead or conduct solution assessment and validation to ensure that functional and technical specifications meet the identified business needs within the organization
• Collaborate with PLM, ERP, MES other key technical leads to drive deployment, training and support for various functional areas
• Configure and manage MES data, including Bill of Process (BOP), Routes, Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), Parts, and Work Instructions.
• Own and manage validation builds and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), providing troubleshooting and support.
• Support new product introductions and plant commissioning, including application deployment and system validations.
• Provide Level 2/3 production support, including root cause analysis and on-call assistance for critical issues.
• Conduct problem analysis as needed. Escalate complex issues for additional analysis and resolution as appropriate
• Create and maintain technical documentation, training materials, and process flow diagrams.
  
  

Qualifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Information Technology, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering or a related subject required
• At least 2 years of proven experience in MES solution design, implementation, and support in a manufacturing setting like shop floor.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and MES functionalities.
• Experience with Rockwell FTPC or similar MES platforms is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to be flexible with different shifts, to be onsite, or provide on-call support as needed.