MFG Solution Architect

Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Srushti Mane at email address [email protected] can be reached on # (630) 576-1930.

We have Contract role MFG Solution Architect for client at Detroit, MI. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details:

MFG Solution Architect- Detroit, MI

Location : Detroit, MI-48201 or Kansas City, MO- 64101 (Hybrid)

Project Duration : 7+ months (Contract to Hire)

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, with active leadership in daily operations by being embedded in a Solution Pillar, attending daily, weekly and sprint team ceremonies

• 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, and Networking).

• Understanding and Experience with Maximo or other Machine Reliability and Reliability Centered Maintenance tools

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics).

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and edge computing.

• Knowledge of data modeling, integration patterns (e.g., APIs, middleware, OPC-UA, MQTT), 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 and questions skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities to

Understand and assess changing business needs while considering the impact on both technology and business.

• Effectively articulate and communicate business alternatives to a variety of audiences across the business (Product Owners, Chief Product Owners) and ITx leadership (Technical Leads and Senior Management)

• Continual focus on new technologies, platforms, strategies, and solutions for the future based on technical and economic feasibility

Preferred Certifications:

• TOGAF, ArchiMate, or other architecture frameworks.

• Certifications in MES or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP PP/ME, Rockwell, Siemens).

• PMP or Agile project management certifications.

• Specific AWS or Azure Solution Architecture Certifications

Additions Beneficial Qualifications:

• If you have Developed & deployed Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Enterprise solutions integrating Equipment Data collection / Sensors (Heat, Vibration, Cycle times), Machine Learning / AI models, Mobile application, notifications, and integrations.

• Lead regular reviews of the portfolio(s) to identify opportunities for improvement in the areas of stability, performance, and complexity reduction

• Hands-on Application Development experience.

To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Srushti Mane at email address [email protected] can be reached on # (630) 576-1930.