The MES Architect is responsible for owning the MES solution design across multiple manufacturing sites. This role acts as the technical and functional design authority, ensuring the MES solution is standardized, compliant, scalable, and deployable repeatedly across sites, while balancing global standards with local operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
· 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:
o Electronic Batch Records (EBR)
o Weighing C Dispensing
o Traceability C Genealogy
o Ǫuality 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.
· Design MES integration with ERP (SAP), Automation systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS), Ǫuality, LIMS, OEE, Asset Management platforms
· Define interface patterns, data models, and real-time data flows.
· 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.
· Work closely with MES vendors and system integrators.
Experience & Education
· 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).
About GyanSys
GyanSys is a leading global system integrator company supporting enterprise customers worldwide. We specialize in solutions implementations, managed services, and data analytics spanning SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft, and other prime enterprise platforms. Using a mature blended delivery model with over 3,000 consultants, we support over 350 enterprise customers across the Americas, Europe, and APAC.
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