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Archer · 2 months ago

Manufacturing Systems Solution Architect

San Jose, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $245K/yr

15+ years exp

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on advancing sustainable air mobility through all-electric aircraft. The Principal Solution Architect – Manufacturing will lead the architecture, design, and delivery of integrated manufacturing technology solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving digital innovation across manufacturing operations.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define and drive the Manufacturing Systems Architecture Vision covering SAP S/4HANA (PP, PP-PI, QM, PM, WM, EWM), MES (SAP DM, PEO, or Non-SAP MES), PLM, and SCADA integration layers

Develop and own the Manufacturing Architecture Roadmap, aligning system evolution with enterprise goals and Industry 4.0 strategy

Provide architectural direction across MES, SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM), and Plant Connectivity (PCo)/Sepasoft integrations using OPC UA, MQTT, and API-based frameworks

Champion Smart Factory initiatives by integrating IoT, AI/ML, and data-driven analytics into manufacturing and quality processes

Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end manufacturing solutions that bridge SAP and non-SAP systems

Oversee system design reviews, technical feasibility, and integration architecture for Manufacturing, Quality, and Warehouse systems

Collaborate with System Engineers and Functional Analysts to deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-performing solutions

Define design patterns, data flow standards, and integration best practices for real-time and asynchronous communications between MES, SAP, and SCADA

Govern the use of BTP (Business Technology Platform) and Mendix for extensions and lightweight shop-floor applications

Establish and chair the Manufacturing Architecture Review Board, ensuring solution integrity and alignment with enterprise standards

Define architecture principles, review frameworks, and conduct design assurance for all manufacturing-related projects

Drive alignment between projects, production support, and business transformation initiatives, ensuring architectural consistency

Partner with the Production Support Lead to ensure post go-live sustainability, performance, and compliance

Evaluate and implement emerging technologies — including predictive maintenance, machine learning, and digital twin capabilities

Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) for new manufacturing tools, integrations, and frameworks

Drive adoption of Agile delivery practices and promote continuous improvement in design, testing, and deployment processes

Enable interoperability between MES and PLM for improved Engineering-to-Manufacturing handoffs

Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to translate operational goals into system capabilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, providing guidance on feasibility, impact, and solution options

Manage relationships with implementation partners, vendors, and system integrators, ensuring adherence to design guardrails

Communicate technical roadmaps and progress updates clearly to executive stakeholders

Qualification

SAP S/4HANAManufacturing Operations ManagementMES integrationsSCADASAP Digital ManufacturingAgile delivery practicesStakeholder managementLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred

15+ years of experience designing and implementing manufacturing and shop-floor systems, including SAP S/4HANA PP, QM, PM, WM/EWM, and MES integrations

Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, plant maintenance, quality processes, and logistics integration

Hands-on experience with SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM), SAP PEO, or equivalent MES platforms (e.g., Sepasoft, Ignition, Dassault DELMIA)

Strong knowledge of SCADA, PLC communication standards, and data acquisition protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs)

Familiarity with SAP BTP, Mendix, or low-code extensions for shop-floor enablement

Working understanding of SAP security, change management, and GxP/quality compliance frameworks

Experience delivering solutions in Agile or DevOps environments

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing technical and business decision-making