Possible 3 Month CTH
Role name: MES Business Engineer / Technical BA
Work Location: Albany, New York (Onsite)
Start date: Immediate availability.
Background check MANDATORY
- We are seeking an experienced MES Business Engineer / Technical Business Analyst who can effectively bridge Manufacturing Operations, Business Processes, and Technology teams. This is not a traditional requirements-gathering BA role. The ideal candidate will combine deep manufacturing and MES expertise with strong business process improvement, change management, and technical analysis capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT stakeholders to drive MES-enabled business transformation.
- Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes using Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Lead requirements discovery, solution design discussions, and process harmonization for large-scale MES initiatives.
- Support Review-by-Exception (RBE) strategies, electronic batch records, and digital manufacturing workflows.
- Act as the bridge between business users and technical teams, translating operational needs into scalable MES solutions.
- Drive change management, stakeholder engagement, and user adoption across manufacturing sites.
- Support implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing enhancement of MES capabilities.
- Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing, MES, Digital Manufacturing, or Technical Business Analysis roles.
- Strong experience with MES platforms (POMS, Client-X, PharmaSuite, Opcenter, Syncade, or similar).
- Proven experience in large-scale manufacturing system implementations and global transformation programs.
- Strong understanding of GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Review-by-Exception, Electronic Batch Records (EBR), manufacturing execution processes, and shop-floor operations.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to engage with both business leadership and technical delivery teams.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.