MFG Solution Architect

Jobtailor

Liberty (NC)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an accomplished Solution Architect to lead enterprise integration in a manufacturing setting. You will shape architectures across MES, ERP, and asset management platforms, guiding cross‑functional teams through design, implementation, and governance.

You will champion Industry 4.0 initiatives, including IIoT, digital twins, and AI/ML enabled manufacturing, while ensuring security and regulatory compliance across OT/IT domains.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or related IT leadership roles.
5+ years delivering enterprise solutions in manufacturing or smart factory settings.
Proven track record designing enterprise integrations across manufacturing and business systems.
Strong knowledge of MES, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, DCS, and industrial networking.
Experience with reliability-centered maintenance and enterprise asset management platforms such as Maximo.
Understanding of SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, PLM, and QMS.
Experience with cloud-native and hybrid architectures on AWS and/or Azure.
Familiarity with OT/IT integration, APIs, middleware, OPC-UA, MQTT, and integration patterns.
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 tech including IIoT, predictive maintenance, digital twins, and AI/ML.
Strong cybersecurity awareness across OT/IT environments.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to define solution architectures aligned with manufacturing strategy.
Design secure, scalable solutions integrating MES, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, DCS, ERP, PLM, QMS, and Maximo.
Lead architecture initiatives for Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 programs (IIoT, edge, digital twins, AI/ML).
Evaluate technologies, platforms, and vendors to fit enterprise standards.
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, OT/IT best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical leadership through discovery, architecture, implementation, and support.
Participate in Agile Pillars, sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog refinement, and reviews.
Partner with cross-functional teams on process mapping, design, and integration planning.
Develop and maintain solution blueprints, integration designs, and data-flow diagrams.
Design enterprise integration strategies using APIs, middleware, OPC-UA, MQTT, and related protocols.
Identify risks and drive architecture governance and platform stability improvements.
Stay current with Industry 4.0 trends and cloud platforms; contribute hands-on when needed.
Lead architecture reviews to improve performance, scalability, and landscape simplification.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Integration

Industry 4.0 Technologies

Cloud-Native Solutions

Cybersecurity Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Maximo

AWS

Microsoft Azure

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

PLM

QMS

Digital Twins

AI/ML

Job description

Collaborate with business stakeholders, plant engineers, operations teams, and IT leaders to define solution architecture aligned with manufacturing strategy and business objectives
Design secure, scalable, and resilient solutions integrating MES, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, DCS, machine reliability platforms, ERP, PLM, QMS, and Maximo
Lead solution architecture for Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 initiatives, including IIoT, edge computing, predictive maintenance, digital twins, AI/ML, and advanced manufacturing analytics
Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, cloud services, and vendors
Ensure architecture complies with enterprise standards, cybersecurity requirements, OT/IT best practices, and regulatory compliance
Provide technical leadership throughout solution discovery, architecture, implementation, and production support
Participate in Agile Solution Pillars through sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and architecture reviews
Partner with cross-functional teams on process mapping, solution design, system configuration, and integration planning
Develop and maintain solution blueprints, integration designs, system diagrams, and data flow documentation
Design enterprise integration strategies using APIs, middleware, OPC-UA, MQTT, and other industrial communication protocols
Identify technical risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and drive architecture governance
Lead architecture reviews to improve platform stability, performance, scalability, and simplify enterprise landscapes
Stay current with manufacturing technologies, Industry 4.0 trends, AI, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture best practices
Contribute hands‑on to application development initiatives when required

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Systems Integration, or related IT leadership roles
5+ years of experience delivering enterprise solutions within manufacturing, industrial automation, or smart factory environments
Previous experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect supporting large‑scale manufacturing organizations
Proven experience designing enterprise integrations across manufacturing and business systems
Strong knowledge of MES, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, DCS, and industrial networking
Experience with Machine Reliability and Enterprise Asset Management platforms such as Maximo or equivalent Reliability‑Centered Maintenance solutions
Strong understanding of SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, PLM, and QMS
Experience designing cloud‑native and hybrid architectures using AWS and\/or Microsoft Azure
Deep understanding of OT/IT integration, APIs, middleware, OPC-UA, MQTT, and enterprise integration patterns
Experience implementing Industry 4.0 technologies including IIoT, predictive maintenance, digital twins, and AI\/ML‑enabled manufacturing solutions
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles across OT and IT environments
Experience designing and deploying enterprise Predictive Maintenance solutions integrating equipment sensor data, Machine Learning and AI models, mobile applications, notifications, and enterprise integrations
Hands‑on application development experience highly desirable
Strong analytical thinking and solution design capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Product Management, and Enterprise IT
Ability to evaluate business requirements while balancing technical feasibility, scalability, and long‑term architecture strategy
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline
TOGAF, ArchiMate, or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certifications preferred
Manufacturing platform certifications such as SAP PP\/ME, Rockwell, or Siemens preferred
AWS Solution Architect and\/or Microsoft Azure Solution Architect certifications preferred
PMP, Agile, Scrum, or related project management certifications preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Solution Architecture and Enterprise Integration within manufacturing environments, focusing on Industry 4.0 technologies, cloud‑native solutions, and compliance with cybersecurity standards. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and design scalable, resilient architectures that align with business objectives.

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