Job Summary
The Solution Architect (Manufacturing) is responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end manufacturing technology solutions that support production operations| plant digitization| quality management| shop floor automation| and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
This role acts as the bridge between manufacturing business stakeholders and technology teams to define scalable architectures| optimize manufacturing processes| and ensure seamless integration across enterprise systems.
The Solution Architect drives digital transformation programs by leveraging MES| ERP| IIoT| automation| analytics| and cloud technologies to improve operational efficiency| productivity| quality| and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Manufacturing Solution Architecture
Design end-to-end manufacturing solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
Develop technology roadmaps for smart factory and digital manufacturing initiatives.
Create architecture blueprints| process flows| and technical design documents.
Define application| integration| and data architecture for manufacturing ecosystems.
Manufacturing Business
Process ExpertiseSupport and optimize:
Production ManagementShop Floor ExecutionManufacturing Operations Management (MOM)Quality Management Maintenance & Reliability Traceability & Genealogy Production Scheduling Warehouse & Material Flow IntegrationMES & Shop Floor Systems Lead solution design and implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Integrate MES with ERP| SCADA| PLC| and IoT platforms.
Standardize manufacturing processes across plants and production lines.
Define manufacturing data models and operational KPIs.
System Integration & Automation
Architect integrations across:ERP (SAP S/4HANA| ECC| Oracle)MESSCADAPLC SystemsWMSQuality Systems Industrial IoT Platforms Ensure real-time data exchange between enterprise and shop floor systems.
Establish integration and security standards.
Digital Manufacturing & Industry
4.0Drive Industry
4.0 initiatives and smart factory transformations.
Evaluate emerging technologies such as:
Industrial IoTArtificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Digital Twins
Predictive Maintenance
Advanced Analytics
Project Delivery & Governance
Lead architecture reviews and solution validation activities.
Collaborate with implementation partners| vendors| and internal teams.
Assess technical risks and define mitigation strategies.
Ensure adherence to architecture governance and security standards.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and system performance.
Support process harmonization and global manufacturing standardization.
Define KPIs and monitor solution effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree in Engineering| Manufacturing| Information Technology| Industrial Engineering| or related discipline.
Masters Degree preferred.