Job Description – Solution Architect (Solumina) – Aerospace
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with expertise in iBase-t Solumina and/or SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) to lead digital manufacturing and MES transformation initiatives for Aerospace clients. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of complex manufacturing processes, shop-floor execution, quality management, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead solution architecture and implementation of Solumina for aerospace manufacturing programs.
- Gather business requirements and design scalable MES/MOM solutions aligned with aerospace operations.
- Configure and implement capabilities including Production Execution, Work Instructions, Quality Management, Genealogy, Traceability, and Non-Conformance Management.
- Integrate MES with ERP (SAP), PLM, Quality, Supply Chain, and shop-floor systems.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead solution design workshops, deployment activities, testing, and go-live support.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and IT stakeholders to drive operational excellence.
- Provide technical leadership, governance, and mentoring to project teams.
Required Skills
- 8–10 years of experience in MES/MOM, Manufacturing IT, or Digital Manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with iBase-t Solumina and/or SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC).
- Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes including Assembly, MRO, Quality, and Shop Floor Execution.
- Experience integrating MES with SAP ERP, PLM, and automation systems.
- Knowledge of ISA-95, Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), and Industry 4.0 frameworks.
- Strong understanding of product traceability, genealogy, electronic work instructions, and quality compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Information Technology.
- Experience working with Aerospace & Defense OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
- Exposure to cloud-based manufacturing platforms and analytics solutions.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and consulting skills.
Technology: Solumina, SAP Digital Manufacturing (DMC), MES/MOM, SAP Integration, Quality & Traceability, Aerospace Manufacturing.