Manufacturing Specialist

Kaizen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking experienced professionals for a full-time remote position focusing on IT and manufacturing solutions. Candidates should have over 10 years in IT, with 5 years specific to manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes designing scalable and secure solutions, integrating technologies like IoT and cloud platforms to drive digital transformation in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT, systems integration, or enterprise architecture roles.
• 5+ years of experience specifically in manufacturing or industrial automation environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define solution requirements.
• Design scalable solutions integrating shop floor systems with enterprise applications.
• Lead solution design for smart factory initiatives including IoT.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Integration patterns

Cybersecurity in OT/IT environments

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Industry 4.0 technologies

Data modeling

ERP systems familiarity

Job description

Remote Job Details

Fulltime Remote. East Coast who are open to travel, which can be remote

Visa

Independent consultants required

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineers, and IT teams to define solution requirements aligned with manufacturing strategy.
• Design scalable, secure, and efficient solutions integrating shop floor systems (e.g., MES, SCADA) with enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, PLM, QMS).
• Proficiency in AWS, Microservices architecture and modern Software technology practices.
• In-depth knowledge of API Management, systems integration, data interoperability, on-prem and cloud infrastructure, operations, security/privacy requirements, and commercially available services and s
• Lead solution design for smart factory initiatives, including IoT, data analytics, and digital twin technologies.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and vendors for manufacturing systems.
• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout project lifecycles—from conceptual design to implementation.
• Support process mapping, gap analysis, and system configuration in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation including system blueprints, data flow diagrams, and integration patterns.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with solution design and delivery.
• Stay current with trends in Industry 4.0, manufacturing technologies, and digital transformation.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in IT, systems integration, or enterprise architecture roles.
• 5+ years of experience specifically in manufacturing or industrial automation environments.

Technical Skills

• Deep experience of data modeling, integration patterns (e.g., APIs, middleware, OPC-UA), and cybersecurity in OT/IT environments.
• Deep Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and edge computing.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Good understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies: IIoT, predictive maintenance, digital twins, etc
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations and technologies (e.g., MES, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, DCS).
• Familiarity with EAM systems like Maximo.

Preferred Certifications

• TOGAF, ArchiMate, or other architecture frameworks.
• Certified AWS / Azure / GCP Solutions Architect - Master/Professional level.
• Certifications in MES or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP PP/ME, Rockwell, Siemens).
• PMP or Agile project management certifications.