Manufacturing Specialist

Remote Job Details

Fulltime Remote. East Coast who are open to travel, which can be remote

Independent consultants required

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineers, and IT teams to define solution requirements aligned with manufacturing strategy.
• Design scalable, secure, and efficient solutions integrating shop floor systems (e.g., MES, SCADA) with enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, PLM, QMS).
• Proficiency in AWS, Microservices architecture and modern Software technology practices.
• In-depth knowledge of API Management, systems integration, data interoperability, on-prem and cloud infrastructure, operations, security/privacy requirements, and commercially available services and s
• Lead solution design for smart factory initiatives, including IoT, data analytics, and digital twin technologies.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and vendors for manufacturing systems.
• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout project life cycles—from conceptual design to implementation.
• Support process mapping, gap analysis, and system configuration in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation including system blueprints, data flow diagrams, and integration patterns.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with solution design and delivery.
• Stay current with trends in Industry 4.0, manufacturing technologies, and digital transformation.

• 10+ years of experience in IT, systems integration, or enterprise architecture roles.
• 5+ years of experience specifically in manufacturing or industrial automation environments.

• Deep experience of data modeling, integration patterns (e.g., APIs, middleware, OPC-UA), and cybersecurity in OT/IT environments.
• Deep Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and edge computing.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Good understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies: IIoT, predictive maintenance, digital twins, etc
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations and technologies (e.g., MES, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, DCS).
• Familiarity with EAM systems like Maximo.

• TOGAF, Archi Mate, or other architecture frameworks.
• Certified AWS / Azure / GCP Solutions Architect - Master/Professional level.
• Certifications in MES or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP PP/ME, Rockwell, Siemens).
• PMP or Agile project management certifications.