IT Business Analyst Specialist – Production Applications (MES) | EXPAT POSITION

Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland is preparing for the future launch of VAN production and the implementation of MES PLUS Next Generation (PLUS.NG), the next-generation Manufacturing Execution System. To support this transformation, we are looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst Specialist who will act as a key coordinator between local production teams, central product teams and business stakeholders during the rollout, commissioning and stabilization phases.

• Coordinate local PLUS.NG rollout activities across production areas and supporting functions.
• Manage requirements, GAP analysis and implementation measures together with business and IT stakeholders.
• Support preparation and execution of testing, commissioning, go-live and hypercare activities.
• Coordinate dependencies related to system integrations, master data, infrastructure and shopfloor interfaces.
• Track progress, risks, actions and defects using Jira and Confluence.
• Act as the interface between local teams, production, engineering, quality and central product organizations.
• Transfer PLUS.NG knowledge and support the development of sustainable local support capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with PLUS.NG implementation, rollout or operational support, ideally within a Mercedes-Benz production environment.
• Strong understanding of MES systems, production IT environments and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of shopfloor integrations, production data flows and manufacturing IT interfaces.
• Experience in requirements management, GAP analysis, measure definition and rollout coordination.
• Familiarity with PLUS.NG modules such as DWA, SQC, QUP, RECON, PFERD, PQD or related applications.
• Knowledge of PLUS Classic, GEPARD, QSYS or other manufacturing IT solutions is an advantage.
• Experience in commissioning, testing, go-live, hypercare or production ramp-up projects.
• Basic understanding of AWS, MO360 Production Cloud, Kubernetes, Kafka or similar technologies.
• Practical experience with Jira and Confluence for tracking tasks, defects and documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
• Understanding of VAN production processes and VAN Blueprint standards is an advantage.
• Knowledge of PLC Bridge, TMU telegrams and shopfloor automation topics is a plus.
• Fluent English; German language skills are an advantage.