MES Solution Architect

Salary: £24,000 - 59,000 per year Requirements: • 15+ years of experience in MES solution architecture and implementation, with strong expertise in Siemens Opcenter • Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale MES programs across multi-site manufacturing environments • Strong understanding of shopfloor operations, manufacturing execution, and production systems • Hands-on experience with Opcenter modules (Execution / APS / Quality / Intelligence) • Experience integrating MES with ERP, PLM, SCADA, IoT, and data platforms • Strong knowledge of ISA-95, ISA-88, and manufacturing data models • Excellent communication skills to engage both plant-level and executive stakeholders • Siemens Opcenter certifications preferred • Experience in industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace & defense, or life sciences / process manufacturing preferred • Experience with digital manufacturing transformation programs preferred • Prior roles such as MES Solution Architect, Smart Manufacturing Architect, or Industry 4.0 Architect preferred • Experience supporting clients in complex, regulated, or multi-site manufacturing environments preferred Responsibilities: • Define end-to-end MES solution architecture for enterprise deployments, with Siemens Opcenter as the primary platform • Translate manufacturing process requirements (production, quality, traceability, scheduling) into logical and physical designs • Own architecture artifacts including shopfloor system landscapes, ISA-95-aligned workflows, integration patterns, and deployment views • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity, and non-functional requirements • Provide architectural governance across the MES lifecycle from design to deployment and stabilization • Act as the technical authority for MES architecture decisions across design and implementation phases • Guide and mentor solution designers, technical leads, and plant-level implementation teams • Support configuration and customization of Opcenter modules (Execution, Quality, APS, Intelligence) • Troubleshoot complex integration, performance, and deployment challenges in manufacturing environments • Design and govern integrations between Opcenter and enterprise or shopfloor systems, including ERP, PLM, SCADA, PLC, IoT, data platforms, and analytics systems • Define manufacturing data models, genealogy and traceability structures, and real-time data flows • Ensure data integrity, performance, and end-to-end visibility from shopfloor to enterprise • Drive alignment with ISA-95 and ISA-88 standards • Collaborate with operations, plant leadership, and engineering teams to align MES with production workflows, quality processes, WIP tracking, and scheduling and capacity planning • Lead design of the digital thread between manufacturing, quality, and supply chain • Engage business, manufacturing, and IT stakeholders to validate solution design • Work closely with Siemens Opcenter product teams to align with platform capabilities and roadmap • Support sales and pursuit teams with MES solution architecture, estimates, and proposals Technologies: • Architect • ERP • IoT • Support • PLC • AI • Oracle • SAP More: We are Infosys, a global leader in digital services, consulting, and engineering solutions, supporting clients across the United States and globally in large-scale technology and product transformations. Within Infosys Engineering Services, our Strategic Design & Consulting (SDC) practice delivers complex, enterprise-scale Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions across operations, engineering, and IT. This role is based in London, United Kingdom. We offer an inclusive, merit-based environment and are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We also invest in continuous learning through our innovation ecosystem and support digital transformation for clients in 56+ countries. last updated 40 week of 2026