Ascentt
Techno-Functional Analyst – Manufacturing Operations
Plano, TX · Senior
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About the role
- Ascentt is building cutting-edge data analytics & AI/ML solutions for global manufacturing leaders. We turn enterprise data into real-time decisions using advanced machine learning and GenAI. Our team solves hard engineering problems at scale, with real-world industry impact. We're hiring passionate builders to shape the future of industrial intelligence.
- Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Techno-Functional Analyst with 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, Digital Manufacturing, and Operational Excellence initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong domain knowledge across manufacturing processes, machine reliability, downtime management, dynamic disruption handling, and
Responsibilities
- Manufacturing Process Analysis Analyze and document manufacturing business processes across production operations.
- Business Analysis & Requirements Management Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from manufacturing stakeholders.
- Create and maintain: Business Requirement Documents (BRD) Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) Process Flow Diagrams User Stories and Acceptance Criteria Gap Analysis Documentation Translate business needs into functional specifications for technical teams.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment throughout project lifecycles.
- Solution Design & Implementation Collaborate with solution architects, developers, and implementation teams.
- Support design and deployment of manufacturing solutions such as MES, Manufacturing Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Reliability Platforms, and Production Monitoring systems.
- Validate functional designs against business requirements.
- Testing & User Acceptance Develop test scenarios, test scripts, and validation plans.
- Lead System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Change Management & Adoption Support user training and change management initiatives.
Requirements
- Experience 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, or Techno-Functional Consultant within Manufacturing environments.
- Experience in at least 1-2 full-cycle Manufacturing Transformation, MES, Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, or Digital Manufacturing projects.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and operational workflows.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong domain knowledge across manufacturing processes, machine reliability, downtime management, dynamic disruption handling, and production performance optimization.
Nice to have
- Experience with Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, or Digital Factory initiatives.
- Exposure to SAP Manufacturing, SAP Digital Manufacturing, Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, AVEVA, Ignition, PTC ThingWorx, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or Reliability Engineering concepts.
- Certification in Business Analysis, Agile, Scrum, or Project Management is desirable.
- Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
- Ability to bridge business and technology teams.
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