Solution Architect - Manufacturing

Roles & Responsibilities

• Solution Design
• Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to understand manufacturing process related requirements and develop effective technical solutions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing Functional Expert (FE) to co-develop effective technical solutions.
• Design end-to-end solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry standards and best practices in food manufacturing as well as Thai Union standards
• Incorporate manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and other relevant manufacturing technologies (e.g. OT-IT integration) into solution designs.
• Technology Evaluation
• Stay current on emerging technologies in the manufacturing sector and evaluate their potential benefits for the organization.
• Recommend appropriate technologies and tools that enhance efficiency, traceability, and quality control in food manufacturing processes.
• An understanding of SAP environment is an advantage
• Technical Leadership
• Lead the technical implementation of manufacturing solutions, providing guidance to development teams.
• Ensure that technical designs adhere to Thai Union architecture principles, industry standards, and regulatory requirements specific to food manufacturing.
• Integration and Compatibility
• Ensure seamless integration of solutions with existing manufacturing systems (e.g. MES), applications (SAP and non-SAP), and infrastructure.
• Validate compatibility with current hardware, software, and networking environments, focusing on manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Security and Compliance
• Integrate security best practices and food safety regulations into solution designs where applicable.
• Understand industry standards such as HACCP, ISO 22000 (Food safety management system), and other relevant regulatory requirements is an advantage
• Documentation and Communication
• Prepare detailed solution designs, architectural documentation, and implementation guidelines tailored to manufacturing processes.
• Communicate solution designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, emphasizing the impact on manufacturing operations.
• Quality Assurance
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to define testing strategies and validate solution performance in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during the development and implementation phases, with a focus on minimizing production downtime.

Education/Training Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in Solution Architecture, such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar.

Experience

• 10 Years of experience in solution architecture, technical leadership, and design of complex solutions.
• Proven track record of delivering scalable and integrated solutions within a large enterprise environment.
• Experience in working with manufacturing automation, equipment sensors & signal collection as well as MES and ERP integration
• Experience working in manufacturing environment, not restricted to food. Experience in F&B industry is an advantage