The IT Requirements Engineer is a key role within the European IT organization, responsible for partnering with business stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities, gather and document business requirements, and deliver technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and business performance.

This position serves as the bridge between business functions and technology teams, ensuring business needs are translated into practical, scalable, and supportable solutions. The role will drive continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, automation, data analysis, and digital transformation efforts while supporting strategic business objectives across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and shared services functions.

The successful candidate will work closely with site leadership, business stakeholders, and global IT teams to deliver measurable business value through technology-enabled process improvements.

Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

Business Analysis & Requirements Management

Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational challenges and identify improvement opportunities
Facilitate workshops and requirement gathering sessions
Document business requirements, user stories, process maps, and functional specifications
Define and maintain AS-IS and TO-BE business process models
Conduct gap analysis and recommend solutions aligned with business objectives
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and solution validation

Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

Analyze existing business processes and identify automation opportunities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through technology and process optimization
Support Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives
Develop business cases and ROI assessments for proposed solutions
Measure and report business value generated through implemented improvements

Data Analysis & Reporting

Analyze business data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Develop business dashboards and reporting solutions
Support data-driven decision making through analytics and visualization tools
Assist business leaders in defining meaningful KPIs and performance metrics

Automation & Solution Delivery

Design, develop, and maintain workflow and automation solutions
Support implementation of Power Platform solutions including Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI
Collaborate with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders throughout project lifecycles
Ensure solutions adhere to corporate security, compliance, and governance standards
Implement error handling, monitoring, and process controls where applicable

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders at all organizational levels
Manage competing priorities across multiple initiatives
Support organizational change through communication, training, and adoption activities
Act as a trusted advisor for technology-enabled business improvements

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

3+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Process Engineering, IT Operations, Digital Transformation, or related field
Strong experience gathering and documenting business requirements
Experience creating process maps, workflow documentation, and business cases
Understanding of automation technologies and workflow platforms
Experience working with cross-functional business teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills
Highly self-motivated with strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Familiarity with IT governance, security, and compliance requirements
Conversational level of English
Ability to travel up to 10% as required

Preferred Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
Experience with ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Infor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
Experience with project management methodologies
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Knowledge of Change Management frameworks
Experience with SQL and data analytics tools
Experience with requirements management platforms such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or ServiceNow
General scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Python)
Manufacturing industry experience
5+ years of overall relevant experience
Track record of driving incremental change via process and/or IT tools
Ability to translate technical IT terminology into simple business solutions
Integrity and ethical qualities of the highest standard and comfort in raising awareness to concerns up the leadership chain of command
Self-starter with desire to foster a sense of urgency when addressing customer and business concerns
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and employee productivity
Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving thought process
The ideal candidate will have the interest and aptitude for continued professional growth. He/she will possess the competencies and aspirations to progress in functions and levels beyond IT operations site leadership

Opportunities at CRANE:

Personal development - Work with other high-energy individuals and technical experts in a cross-functional, results focused environment
Technical development - Opportunity to refresh, refine, or enhance technical skills with certifications or classroom courses
Career advancement - Natural candidate for regional operations lead, business systems analyst, or project manager track

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