MES Solution Architect- Manufacturing and Defence

Capgemini Engineering; Greater London; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a MES Solution Architect, where your expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems will shape innovative solutions for clients. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, advising on industry compliance and leading project delivery while collaborating with a multi-skilled team. With a focus on both personal and professional growth, you will play a crucial role in enhancing customer-specific needs and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Enjoy a competitive reward package and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, making a real impact in the world of technology and manufacturing.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Peer Recognition Portal

Competitive total reward package

Training and professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in global manufacturing using MES.
• Extensive knowledge of C# and SQL coding languages.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on upgrading/adopting MES and lead project delivery.
• Liaise with project management teams to formulate deployment plans.

Skills

C#

SQL

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Agile working practices

Communication with manufacturing teams

Tools

Siemens Opcenter APS

Job description

MES Solution Architect- Manufacturing and Defence

Due to the nature of the role, you must be a Sole British National to be considered.

Our Offer

Location: UK Wide, home office based with some travel to client sites as needed.

Due to the continued success of Capgemini Engineering’s Smart Factory Division, we are actively recruiting an experienced Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Solution Architect to join our group.

You will be part of a multi-skilled team where you can apply your comprehensive understanding of the production manufacturing environment, shaping MES technological infrastructure and associated process-driven workflows that address customer-specific needs.

Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK SC level security clearance.

Your Role

1. Advise customers on how to upgrade/adopt MES, considering industry compliance, security governance, and production dataflow processes.
2. Lead early MES life scoping and shaping for project delivery, to support customer’s business case development and portfolio investment decisions.
3. Liaise with customer and CG internal project management teams to formulate deployment plans and migration/upgrade strategies.
4. Communicate with other complimentary internal/external technology solution teams to ensure any proposed MES solution is successfully deployed with the appropriate level of secure and supporting system interconnectivity.
5. Develop and create ‘Information Assurance’ and updates to design documentation for customer review and approval.
6. Contribute ideas to support customer’s continuous improvement initiatives.
7. Carry out any other duties within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

At all times, ensure that company Policies, Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are adhered to.

So, what do you need?

1. 8-10 years of experience in a global manufacturing corporation using MES
2. Extensive knowledge of C# & SQL coding languages
3. Knowledge of the connection options between ERP, PLM and MES.
4. Provide leadership to opportunity pursuits, prepare proposals, participate in customer workshop sessions.
5. Translate RFP/RFI or verbal requirements gathered in customer meetings into requirements documents, statements of work, and proposals.
6. Ability to communicate with manufacturing plant teams, including super users, end users, MRPs (Material Requirements Planners) and senior plant management.
7. Working knowledge of Siemens Opcenter APS and Execution software platforms.
8. Experience of agile working practices.
9. Aware of future technology or operational trends as they relate to and support customer technical requirements.

Your Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.

There are no nationality or residency restrictions, although if you have resided outside of the UK within the last 3 years, further checks may be required.

There are other criteria and checks required for BPSS, and throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Why Capgemini Engineering are unique

1. Competitive total reward package- We realise a Total Reward package should be more than just compensation. At Capgemini we offer range of core and flexible benefits and have a Peer Recognition Portal called Applaud.
2. Impactful Experiences- You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.
3. Flexibility to work your way- You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

About Capgemini Engineering

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organisation of 360,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fuelled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22 billion.

At Capgemini Engineering we value excellence, care, responsibility, dynamism and innovation. We offer a job with variation that leaves plenty of room for initiative and development. In fact, we are not just offering you a job, we’re inviting you to be part of our community where we will provide you trainings, tools & grounds for professional and personal growth. Each career experience is assorted by an attractive salary package.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting