MES Architect

Position Title

Global MES Architect

IT & Digital / Manufacturing Systems

$80.00/hr - $85.00/hr

• Participate from program initiation and site kick‑off through go‑live and stabilization.
• Define MES architectural principles, standards, and global template.
• Align MES strategy with manufacturing, quality, and digital transformation roadmaps.
• Own the end‑to‑end MES solution architecture across all sites.
• Act as design authority, approving functional and technical designs.
• Define MES capabilities including Electronic Batch Records (E ), Weighing & Dispensing, Traceability & Genealogy, Quality execution and performance tracking.
• Ensure alignment with ISA‑95 and enterprise architecture standards.
• Drive global standardization while managing controlled site‑specific deviations.
• Support multiple sites in parallel, ensuring consistent design and execution.
• Review site fit‑gap analysis and approve configuration vs. customization decisions.
• Ensure solutions are repeatable, scalable, and support rapid rollout.
• Design MES integration with ERP (SAP), Automation systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) – define interface patterns, data models, real‑time data flows.
• Ensure cybersecurity, performance, and reliability requirements are met.
• Ensure MES solutions comply with GxP/GMP, 21 CFR Part 11.
• Support Computer System Validation (CSV) from design through go‑live.
• Enable audit‑ready Electronic Batch Records and review‑by‑exception.
• Provide architectural oversight during build, test, validation, and go‑live.
• Support go‑live readiness assessments and cutover planning.
• Participate in hypercare to ensure system stability and adoption.
• Support transition to steady‑state operations and support teams.

• Global Manufacturing & Operations
• Quality & Regulatory Affairs
• IT & OT / Automation Engineering
• Global MES Program & Project Managers
• System Integrators and Technology Vendors
• Site MES Leads and Super Users

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing IT / digital manufacturing.
• Proven experience architecting and delivering MES solutions across multiple global sites.
• Strong background in regulated manufacturing environments (pharma, consumer health, food, FMCG).
• Deep understanding of MES capabilities and manufacturing execution processes.
• Strong IT/OT integration expertise (ERP, automation, quality systems).
• Solid knowledge of ISA‑95, validation, and data integrity principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to operate hands‑on during delivery while maintaining architectural oversight.

• MES solutions delivered consistently from kick‑off to go‑live across sites.
• High reuse of global standards with minimal customization.
• Audit‑ready, compliant MES implementations.
• Smooth site go‑lives with strong operator and QA adoption.

Mid‑Senior level

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