Solution Architect - MES Platform (Europe)

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Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in MES consulting, solution architecture, or manufacturing systems implementation.
• Strong expertise in MES platforms (TrakSYS preferred), manufacturing process domains, and system integration.
• Proven leadership in client-facing roles with strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with MES-ERP integration and familiarity with industry standards (ISA-95, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Lead MES architecture design based on customer requirements and manufacturing best practices.
• Conduct discovery workshops and site assessments to understand as-is and define to-be processes.
• Translate business needs into scalable, flexible, and maintainable TrakSYS solutions.
• Create high-level solution architecture documentation and support proposal development.
• Provide oversight during MES implementation projects to ensure adherence to design and standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure solution integrity and code/config quality.
• Perform technical reviews and provide hands-on problem resolution during critical phases.
• Support clients in defining their MES implementation roadmap, including integration with ERP and related systems.
• Recommend effective ways to configure and use TrakSYS based on client needs, industry context, and system capabilities.
• Lead efforts to create reusable discovery artifacts, design templates, and configuration standards.
• Promote cross-project consistency and continuously enhance our delivery methodology.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and internal enablement of new team members.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to support pre-sales activities, RFP responses, and solution scoping.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering on feedback loops and roadmap alignment.
• Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.