Functional Analyst / Solution Designer

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Functional Analyst / Solution Designer to strengthen our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) product team. You will translate business needs into functional specifications, design solutions, and act as the bridge between business and development teams in a global digital transformation environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications and solution designs (with strong attention to UI/UX).

• Collaborate with developers, technical leads, and stakeholders to ensure alignment between design and implementation.

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to identify digitalization opportunities.

• Support testing, validation, and deployment of MES features.

• Document functional flows, user stories, and system behavior.

• Contribute to defining a clear product roadmap.

• Act as a key interface between business and technical teams throughout the lifecycle.

Candidate profile

• You hold a degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering - or bring equivalent hands-on experience in Production IT technology.

• 3–5 years of experience in functional analysis or solution design for custom MES or similar manufacturing systems.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and systems (MES, WMS, APS, PLE).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in Agile or project-based environments.

• Familiarity with SAP and SQL (plus).

• Basic knowledge of Azure.

• Knowledge of data management concepts and integration techniques.

• Understanding of REST APIs, security essentials, and asynchronous communication (Kafka is a plus).

• Familiarity with IoT communication protocols (MQTT, OPC UA).

• Excellent communication skills in English.

• Independent, team-oriented, and flexible.

• Willingness to spend up to 6 months in Belgium for onboarding and comfortable with international travel (15%).

Team & Environment

You’ll be part of a cross-functional MES product team consisting of:

• A Technical Lead

• A Roll-out Engineer

• A team of Developers

• Reporting line to the Product Owner - Manufacturing

What we offer

• An international environment with strong collaboration between Belgium and India.

• A chance to work on a custom-built global MES platform with real impact.

• Opportunities to deepen your expertise in MES, integration, and digitalization.

• Guidance from experienced colleagues combined with autonomy in your role.

• A culture of innovation and teamwork, with continuous learning opportunities.

Why choose Brainsquare?

At Brainsquare, we put the human factor first. We believe in real human contact as the foundation for positive outcomes and long-term partnerships. Inclusivity, trust, and collaboration are part of our DNA. With us, you’ll join a team where knowledge sharing and growth are encouraged, and your impact on both colleagues and customers will be visible from day one.