MES Solution Architect (Solumina) Aerospace

Job Description – Solution Architect (Solumina) – Aerospace

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with expertise in iBase-t Solumina and/or SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) to lead digital manufacturing and MES transformation initiatives for Aerospace clients. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of complex manufacturing processes, shop-floor execution, quality management, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead solution architecture and implementation of Solumina for aerospace manufacturing programs.

Gather business requirements and design scalable MES/MOM solutions aligned with aerospace operations.

Configure and implement capabilities including Production Execution, Work Instructions, Quality Management, Genealogy, Traceability, and Non-Conformance Management.

Integrate MES with ERP (SAP), PLM, Quality, Supply Chain, and shop-floor systems.

Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.

Lead solution design workshops, deployment activities, testing, and go-live support.

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and IT stakeholders to drive operational excellence.

Provide technical leadership, governance, and mentoring to project teams.

Required Skills

8–10 years of experience in MES/MOM, Manufacturing IT, or Digital Manufacturing.

Hands-on experience with iBase-t Solumina and/or SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC).

Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes including Assembly, MRO, Quality, and Shop Floor Execution.

Experience integrating MES with SAP ERP, PLM, and automation systems.

Knowledge of ISA-95, Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), and Industry 4.0 frameworks.

Strong understanding of product traceability, genealogy, electronic work instructions, and quality compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Information Technology.

Experience working with Aerospace & Defense OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

Exposure to cloud-based manufacturing platforms and analytics solutions.

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and consulting skills.

Role Level: Solution Architect / Lead Architect

Technology: Solumina, SAP Digital Manufacturing (DMC), MES/MOM, SAP Integration, Quality & Traceability, Aerospace Manufacturing.