MES Solutions Architect

Role: MES Solutions Architect

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Duration: Long term

Rate: Market

Accountability & Architecture Review

Facilitate and conduct business and functional requirements gathering workshops with clients to ensure alignment of business needs with solution design.

Write Business Requirements Documents (BRD), Functional Specifications Documents (FSD), and client communications documentation.

Map business processes (AS-IS & TO-BE) and workflows to provide clear solution roadmaps.

Guide architectural decisions using industry standards (e.g., ISA-95) and best practices.

Lead architectural conversations and directives with the Syncora DMP team and partner teams. Qualifications

6+ years of experience in MES functional areas with a leading MES (Siemens, Dassault Systems, GE, Rockwell, iBASEt, Critical Manufacturing).

Strong background in manufacturing operations and corresponding business operations.

Advanced knowledge in the application of business workflow and requirements gathering.

Excellent ability to communicate complex technical and business information at all organizational levels.

Proven experience in leading architecture design and solution implementation. Leadership & Mentorship

Lead cross-functional teams and foster a collaborative culture to achieve project goals.

Mentor and develop less experienced team members, promoting their growth in technical and business areas. Process Development & Solution Implementation

Perform business process analysis and identify opportunities for Syncora DMP solutions to improve operational efficiency.

Lead the development of recommendations for process optimization and present these recommendations to customers and internal teams.

Become proficient in Syncora DMP and oversee the development of integrated solutions for enterprise-scale projects. Testing & Operational Support

Lead the development of test cases and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure functionality meets business needs.

Provide day-to-day technical support for the customer solution, ensuring operational efficiency.

Address technical/functional architecture issues and collaborate with business and technology teams to improve the solution. Security & Compliance Awareness

Implement and maintain solutions with a focus on security and compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2).

Understand and apply security frameworks (e.g., NIST, OWASP) within the solution design and development process. Competencies

Strong oral and written communication skills for engaging with clients and teams.

Bilingual skills in English and Japanese for effective business communication (preferred, but not required).

Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage competing demands.

Proficient in promoting Syncora DMP capabilities and building strong relationships with clients and business partners.

Creative and innovative in solving customer needs and delivering high-quality solutions.

Detail-oriented with a strong service mindset and focus on teamwork.