MES Operations Analyst

BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life‑saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more at

Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview
As our MES Operations Analyst you will support the digital transformation of Operations by helping transition legacy paper‑based workflows into standardized MES‑enabled processes within Solumina. Working closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Project Engineering, and Supply Chain teams, you will help translate shop‑floor operational requirements into effective MES functionality while serving as a key resource for new system capabilities, process mapping, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Location
Onsite, Cambridge ON

Your Day to Day as our MES Operations Analyst

Analyze operational workflows and identify process improvement opportunities.

Recommend and implement out‑of‑the‑box Solumina MES capabilities to improve productivity, visibility, and compliance.

Represent Operations (Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality) in MES‑related initiatives and discussions.

Gather and document requirements for new MES functionality aligned with business needs.

Support development and execution of UAT test cases and validation activities.

Assist with data readiness activities including master data validation, reporting alignment, and cutover preparation.

Provide on‑floor support during go‑live and hyper‑care to ensure successful user adoption.

Maintain MES training materials, process documentation, and operational work instructions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline (Software Engineering considered with relevant manufacturing/operations exposure).

0–3 years of experience in manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or quality (co‑op/internship experience accepted).

Exposure to MES, ERP, QMS, or other digital manufacturing systems is an asset.

Strong skills in process mapping and workflow documentation.

Industrial engineering knowledge including simulation, optimization, bottleneck analysis, takt time analysis, or time studies.

Strong data analysis skills using Excel and Power BI.

Ability to communicate effectively with operators, engineers, supervisors, and cross‑functional teams.

Ability to translate operational requirements into structured system (MES) inputs.

Programming experience is an asset but not required.

What We Can Offer You
Ensuring the well‑being of our employees is our priority and we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits for our employees and their families.

Comprehensive Health Benefits  – Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best.

Secure Your Future  – Defined Contribution Pension Plan…