Manufacturing Solutions Architect – Industry 4.0

Ascentt-India; Indore District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentt-India is seeking a Manufacturing Solutions Architect to lead Industry 4.0 initiatives in India from Indore. You will bridge OT and IT, design MES and IIoT architectures, and drive digital transformation across automotive and manufacturing clients.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing automation, familiarity with ignition, MES platforms, and cloud integrations. A client‑facing, cross‑functional leader is ideal for shaping scalable industrial solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, MES, and digital transformation.
• Strong knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts (IIoT, Unified Namespace, Smart Manufacturing, AI/ML, Digital Twin).
• Hands‑on experience with IIoT/MES platforms (Ignition/Sepasoft, WinCC OA, Siemens OpCenter, or similar) and ERP integration.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations (production planning, scheduling, quality, OEE, downtime, supply chain).
• Familiarity with automation tech stack: sensors, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES, ERP, and cloud.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP; AWS/Azure a plus).
• Experience with databases and historians (SQL & NoSQL: MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Strong OT/IT integration knowledge including networking and secure architectures.
• Experience with modular/microservices architecture design.
• Hands‑on with API management platforms and REST/GraphQL.
• Proven data modeling and arch‑design for manufacturing.
• Familiarity with MDM systems in manufacturing.
• Experience with real‑time data streaming (Kafka, MQTT, GCP Pub/Sub).
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver enterprise scale manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of MES, IIoT, and digital transformation architectures.
• Partner with clients to understand operations and design Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Oversee integration of automation, IT, and enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions supporting core manufacturing functions (OEE, downtime, scheduling, quality).
• Design data architectures including modeling, governance, and MDM for manufacturing environments.
• Manage vendor relationships and technology selection processes.
• Provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Build client relationships and stay current with industry trends.
• Support documentation, knowledge sharing, and best practices.

Skills

Manufacturing automation

MES & digital transformation

Industry 4.0 concepts

IIoT platforms

APIs & integration

Data modeling

OT/IT integration

Cloud platforms

Databases & historians

Microservices architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Ignition

Sepasoft

WinCC OA

Siemens OpCenter

REST APIs

GraphQL

Kafka

MQTT

GCP Pub/Sub

Job description

Manufacturing Solutions Architect – Industry 4.0

Ascentt is building cutting-edge data analytics & AI/ML solutions for global automotive and manufacturing leaders. We turn enterprise data into real-time decisions using advanced machine learning and GenAI. Our team solves hard engineering problems at scale, with real-world industry impact. We’re hiring passionate builders to shape the future of industrial intelligence.

Location: Indore, M.P work from Office

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Solutions Architect to join our team in India and lead clients through their digital transformation journey. This role focuses on bridging OT and IT , designing and implementing Industry 4.0 solutions across automotive and discrete manufacturing environments. You will work closely with clients to understand their operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver scalable, future-ready solutions leveraging Unified Namespace (UNS), IIoT platforms, MES systems, cloud technologies, and AI/ML .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of MES, IIoT, and digital transformation architectures , ensuring scalability and alignment with industry standards.
• Partner with clients to understand their manufacturing operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and design Industry 4.0 solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Oversee the integration of automation, IT, and enterprise systems , enabling seamless data flow from the shop floor to the cloud.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions that support core and extended manufacturing functions such as OEE, downtime, scheduling, order management, track & trace, quality management, energy management, device management, etc.
• Design and implement data architecture solutions including data modeling, supporting governance frameworks , and master data management strategies for manufacturing environments.
• Manage vendor relationships and technology selection processes, evaluating and recommending solutions that align with client requirements and strategic objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring solutions are well‑architected, secure, and future‑ready.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders while staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends .
• Support documentation, knowledge sharing, and best practices to enable consistent delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, MES, and digital transformation .
• Strong knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts (IIoT, Unified Namespace, Smart Manufacturing, AI/ML, Digital Twin).
• Hands‑on experience with IIoT/MES platforms (Ignition/Sepasoft, WinCC OA, Siemens OpCenter, or similar) and integration with ERP and external systems.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations (production planning, scheduling, quality, OEE, downtime, supply chain processes, etc.).
• Familiarity with automation tech stack : sensors, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES, ERP, and cloud.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure familiarity a plus).
• Experience with databases (SQL & NoSQL such as MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and historians .
• Strong understanding of OT/IT integration , including networking fundamentals, secure architectures, and identity management.
• Experience with modular/microservices architecture design and implementation.
• Hands‑on experience with API management platforms and integration technologies (REST, GraphQL, messaging systems).
• Proven experience in data modeling and architecture design for manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with master data management (MDM) systems and strategies in manufacturing contexts.
• Experience with real-time data streaming architectures and technologies (Kafka, MQTT, GCP Pub/Sub, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver enterprise‑scale manufacturing solutions.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• 5+ years in MES/SCADA system design and implementation.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Ignition (platform and modules).
• Experience with automotive manufacturing environments .
• Experience leading multi‑site MES rollouts .
• Exposure to digital twin, simulation, or GenAI applications in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of standards and frameworks such as ISA-95 or similar.
• Experience with agile methodologies and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience in change management methodologies and organizational transformation frameworks.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CMRP, CIMP) are a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate technical solutions into business value .
• Comfortable leading workshops and roadmaps with client executives and technical teams.
• Collaborative, with ability to work across global OT, IT, and business teams .
• Strong change management and organizational transformation capabilities.