MES & Factory Systems Architect for AI-Driven Manufacturing

Western Digital Corp.

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 164,000 - 219,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Western Digital Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Execution Systems Solution Architect in California to define MVX architecture, capability roadmaps, and system directions across Product, Process, Manufacturing, and IT teams.

The role ensures readiness for engineering builds, qualification, ramp, and sustaining operations while shaping the AI-driven Factory Systems platform. Join WD to translate product roadmaps into scalable MVX capabilities, drive standardization, and collaborate with

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
Strong experience with MES, ERP, Factory Systems, or manufacturing system solutions.
Understanding of manufacturing workflows, system behavior, data requirements, and system integration.
Experience translating roadmaps into system capabilities and development priorities.
Ability to identify capability gaps, dependencies, operational risks, readiness needs, and investment requirements.
Experience supporting engineering builds, qualification, production ramp, or sustaining operations.
Ability to guide architecture direction and drive standardized, reusable capabilities across products, processes, and sites.

Responsibilities

Partner with Product and Process teams to understand future programs, technology changes, and manufacturing needs.
Translate Roadmaps into Factory Systems and MVX capabilities and roadmaps.
Prioritize capabilities and delivery sequencing based on value, milestones, readiness, and dependencies.
Define investment and funding requirements for prioritized Factory Systems, MVX, and AI roadmap capabilities.
Document manufacturing workflows, system behavior, and data requirements for MVX with Process Owners.
Identify gaps, risks, and readiness requirements for engineering builds, qualification, ramp, and sustaining operations.
Drive standardization and reusable capabilities across products, processes, and sites.
Partner with IT to ensure solutions meet functional requirements and manufacturing outcomes.