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About the Company:
We are a leader in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions, helping businesses optimize manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. We are seeking an MES Solution Architect to join our team, focusing on the North American market. This is a dynamic role for a driven individual with deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, technology integration, and continuous improvement strategies.

Responsibilities: What You’ll Do

• Serve as a key subject matter expert and lead consultant, delivering MES solutions across both pre-sale and post-sale phases.
• Collaborate with the sales team to secure orders through technical expertise.
• Conduct detailed workshops with clients to analyze and document manufacturing processes.
• Assess customers’ current architecture and define functional and technical solutions tailored to their needs.
• Champion specific solution areas such as:
  • Planning & Scheduling: Order Management, Resource Management, and Enterprise Connectivity.
  • Quality Engineering: Quality Management Systems, Material and Process Data Management.
  • Shop Floor Integration: Integration services, Resource Management, and Quality Processes.
• Provide training sessions to customers and ongoing technical guidance, both remotely and on-site.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during implementation.
• Develop and maintain customer-specific software modules (e.g., customizations using C#/JSON/REST).
• Use MES data to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead projects or portions of projects, applying Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and direct Solution Engineers during solution implementation.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to customer needs.
• Spend designated time collaborating in the office with peers.

Qualifications: What You’ll Bring

Experience:

• 5+ years working with MES or similar plant-wide software solutions.
• Strong background in manufacturing processes, production logistics, or manufacturing IT.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and implementing quality and operational improvements in manufacturing.

Key Skills:

• Ability to analyze key manufacturing challenges, propose initiatives, and track outcomes through KPIs.
• Expertise in quality management, including Statistical Process Control, Control Plans, Quality Audits, and Supplier Quality.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles for waste elimination and process optimization.
• Experience with production scheduling, capacity analysis, and shop floor integration.

• Technical Proficiency:
  • Broad IT knowledge (networking, databases, and remote access).
  • Scripting or coding experience (e.g., C#, JSON, REST) is a plus.
  • Proficiency in analyzing data, generating reports, and presenting findings.

Soft Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English (bilingual in Spanish or German is a plus).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with project management experience preferred.
• Professional demeanor, self-motivation, and flexibility to manage multiple responsibilities.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge MES solutions that shape the future of manufacturing.
• Collaboration with a passionate and professional team.
• A role that allows you to leverage your expertise while continuously learning and growing.
• Competitive salary range of $115,000 - $130,000 + bonus plan