Ascentt
Techno-Functional Analyst – Manufacturing Operations
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Job description
Job Description: Techno-Functional Analyst – Manufacturing Operations
Experience: 7+ Years
Location: Preferred Indore/Pune
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 production performance optimization. This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, operations teams, IT teams, and solution providers to translate business requirements into scalable digital solutions.
The candidate should have participated in at least 1–2 end-to-end manufacturing transformation or digitalization projects and demonstrate expertise in business analysis, process documentation, stakeholder management, testing, and solution deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Process Analysis
Analyze and document manufacturing business processes across production operations.
Assess and improve key operational areas including:
Downtime Management
Machine Reliability & Asset Performance
Dynamic Disruption Management
Production Scheduling & Execution
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend technology-enabled solutions.
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.
Stakeholder Management
Act as the liaison between Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT teams.
Facilitate workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and solution reviews.
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment throughout project lifecycles.
Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to business leadership.
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).
Coordinate defect management and resolution activities.
Ensure business sign-off and successful solution adoption.
Change Management & Adoption
Support user training and change management initiatives.
Develop process documentation, user guides, and operational procedures.
Assist in rollout planning and post-implementation support.
Required Qualifications
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.
Domain Expertise
Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
Downtime Tracking and Analysis
Machine Reliability and Asset Performance Management
Dynamic Disruption Management
Production Operations
Maintenance Operations
OEE Monitoring and Improvement
Manufacturing Analytics
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Functional Skills
Business Process Mapping
Requirement Gathering and Analysis
BRD/FRD Documentation
Process Modelling (Visio, BPMN, etc.)
Gap Analysis
UAT Planning and Execution
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Technical Understanding
Familiarity with Manufacturing Systems such as:
MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
ERP Manufacturing Modules
Reliability and Asset Management Solutions
Production Monitoring Platforms
Industrial IoT and Manufacturing Analytics
Ability to work effectively with technical teams and understand system integrations.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Process-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
Experience working in cross-functional and global teams.
Ascentt is building cutting-edge data analytics & AI/ML solutions for global automotive and 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.