At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative solutions for a major MES replacement programme.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the highly regulated manufacturing sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity to influence critical projects, and work with industry experts.
- Other info: 12-month contract with potential for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of manufacturing technology while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a Solution Architect with MES expertise.
The predicted salary is between 43000 - 72000 £ per year.
Salary: £43,000 - 72,000 per year
Requirements
- Proven experience operating as a Solution Architect on large-scale business transformation or technology delivery programmes.
- Strong experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and their integration within manufacturing and operational environments.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, shop‑floor operations, automation technologies, and operational systems.
- Experience applying enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of application architecture for MES and manufacturing systems.
- Strong knowledge of data architecture, governance, lineage, and record management.
- Strong knowledge of security architecture within regulated and operational environments.
- Strong knowledge of integration technologies, including APIs, middleware, messaging platforms, and OT interfaces.
- Experience working with third‑party consultancy and delivery partners within complex transformation programmes.
- Experience within highly regulated manufacturing sectors such as Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace & Defence, or similar industries.
- UK Security Clearance (SC) and sole UK nationality to comply with ITAR regulations on UK Defence projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver end‑to‑end solution architectures for the MES replacement programme, ensuring alignment with business and enterprise technology strategies.
- Define integration approaches between MES, ERP, quality, automation, and other operational systems.
- Produce and maintain architecture artefacts, including solution designs, data flows, integration models, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, vendors, and consultancy partners to ensure solutions meet operational and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure security, compliance, data governance, and validation requirements are embedded within solution designs.
- Apply architecture governance and standards, supporting design reviews, risk management, and architectural decision‑making throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to support successful programme delivery.
Technologies
- Architect
- Embedded
- ERP
- Support Security
- TOGAF
We are hiring for a 12-month contract Solution Architect role within our Digital Technology Architecture team. This position sits at the heart of a major Manufacturing Execution System (MES) replacement programme, supporting a wider business transformation initiative in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. We will work with internal stakeholders and specialist consultancy partners to shape and deliver secure, scalable, and compliant technology solutions. This role requires UK Security Clearance (SC) and sole UK nationality to comply with ITAR regulations on UK Defence projects. We offer the opportunity to influence a business‑critical transformation programme and help shape the future manufacturing technology landscape while working alongside experienced architecture professionals, operational stakeholders, and industry‑leading consultancy partners.
Solution Architect Manufacturing Execution Systems employer: Sivara GmbH
As a leading employer in the manufacturing technology sector, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects within a highly regulated industry. Located in the UK, our team enjoys a supportive culture that values security, compliance, and excellence, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to meaningful transformation initiatives.
