Job Description

Role/ Title: MFG Solution Architect

Location: Dallas TX

Mandatory Skills: Deep knowledge of MFG operations, industrial automation, and enterprise systems integration (such as MES, ERP, PLM, SCADA)

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).
• 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.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).

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

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Certifications:

• TOGAF, or other architecture frameworks.
• Certifications in MES or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP PP/ME, Rockwell, Siemens).
• PMP or Agile project management certifications.

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