IT MES Systems Architect

Overview

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers, manufactures, and services a wide range of innovative, reliable, and environmentally friendly products. With more than 8,000 employees across 30 sites worldwide, Inteva is dedicated to sustained global growth, exceptional customer service, and continuous innovation.

• Define, govern, and evolve Inteva’s global Manufacturing Execution System (MES) reference architecture aligned with ISA‑95 / IEC 62264 standards.
• Act as the architectural decision authority for MES platforms, integrations, and design patterns across all manufacturing plants.
• Lead MES requirements analysis and translate manufacturing needs into standardized MES solutions.
• Govern configuration and deployment of core MES functions while enabling controlled plant‑specific extensions.
• Design and govern integrations between MES, ERP, shop‑floor automation, and enterprise data platforms.
• Establish standards for APIs, middleware, data models, and release governance (CI/CD).
• Ensure MES solutions meet performance, availability, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements.
• Lead global MES standardization, harmonization, and legacy modernization initiatives.
• Architect and support multi‑plant MES rollouts, including greenfield and brownfield launches.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and Operations to deliver production‑ready MES solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to global MES teams and partners.
• Maintain architectural documentation and drive continuous improvement through a multi‑year MES roadmap.
• Travel globally as needed (approximately 10% of the time) to support plant launches, architectural reviews, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing IT/OT environments, including 7+ years focused on MES solutions.
• Proven experience designing and governing MES architectures in multi‑plant, global manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of MES core functions, manufacturing processes, and shop‑floor operations.
• Hands‑on experience integrating MES with ERP systems, automation (PLC/SCADA/HMI), and enterprise data platforms.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (SQL Server preferred), APIs, and middleware technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technically, influence without authority, and communicate complex concepts clearly.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Experience in automotive or other high‑volume discrete manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with leading MES platforms (e.g., Advantive MES, DELMIA Apriso, Opcenter, Factory Talk Production Centre, Camstar, iBASEt).
• Knowledge of ISA‑95 / IEC 62264 standards.
• Experience supporting global plant launches, brownfield/greenfield deployments, and legacy system modernization.

• Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the ongoing legal right to work within the country where the position is located.
• The application process functions best when applicants use a laptop or desktop.

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Founded in 2008, the company employs more than 8,000 people in 30 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan, USA. For more information, please visit

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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