Title
IT MES Systems Architect
Description
Inteva’s workforce is a diverse group of intelligent, passionate, creative thought leaders who work together seamlessly around the globe. Through close collaboration and innovation, we create, design and build environmentally friendly high-tech automotive systems and components for more than 100 customers around the world.
The IT MES Systems Architect defines, governs, and evolves Inteva’s global Manufacturing Execution System (MES) architecture. This role serves as the technical authority for MES solutions across all manufacturing plants, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient systems aligned with business objectives, manufacturing operations, and enterprise IT / OT standards.
This position requires global travel as needed, up to approximately 40% of the time, to support plant launches, architectural reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities :
- Define and own the global MES reference architecture aligned with ISA-95 / IEC 62264 standards.
- Act as architectural decision authority for MES platforms, integrations, and design patterns.
- 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.
Position Requirements
Required Qualifications :
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.Preferred Qualifications :
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 (., Advantive MES, DELMIA Apriso, Opcenter, FactoryTalk ProductionCentre, Camstar, iBASEt).Knowledge of ISA-95 / IEC 62264 standards.Experience supporting global plant launches, brownfield / greenfield deployments, and legacy system modernization.Education Requirement Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time Shift -not applicable- Location Inteva Products, LLC - World Headquarters and Troy Technical Center Req Number INF-25-00008