Manufacturing Systems Architect

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense•Simsbury, CT

12d

About The Position

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! Job Description EBAD is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Systems Architect to design, optimize, and oversee the integration of advanced manufacturing systems across our operations. This role is responsible for aligning business objectives, production requirements, and technology solutions to create scalable, efficient, and resilient manufacturing environments. The Manufacturing Systems Architect serves as a key bridge between engineering, IT, operations, and leadership teams to ensure seamless execution of digital transformation initiatives. This role is not only architectural but also hands-on in owning the full lifecycle of a business-critical MES application, from design and build through day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
10+ years of experience in manufacturing IT/OT systems, with at least 3 years in an architecture or systems leadership role.
Strong knowledge of MES, ERP, SCADA, PLCs, robotics, and industrial IoT platforms.
Proven experience with system integration, data architecture, and digital transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with cloud solutions (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and edge computing in manufacturing environments.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated experience in direct administration, configuration, and troubleshooting of MES and related OT/IT systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process optimization methodologies.
Exposure to digital twin, predictive maintenance, or AI/ML applications in manufacturing.
Professional certifications (TOGAF, ISA-95/ISA-99, PMP, or related).

Responsibilities

Systems Architecture & Design Develop and maintain the overall architecture for manufacturing systems, including MES, ERP, SCADA, PLCs, robotics, IoT devices, and cloud platforms.
Define technical roadmaps that align with business strategy, operational efficiency goals, and industry best practices.
Ensure system interoperability, security, and scalability.
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the MES platform and related integrations, ensuring high availability and proven scalability to meet 24/7 production needs Integration & Optimization Lead the integration of disparate systems into a unified digital manufacturing ecosystem.
Drive standardization of processes, data models, and system interfaces.
Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.
Lead root-cause analysis and direct remediation of production incidents, balancing immediate response with long-term architecture improvements Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with operations, IT, engineering, and supply chain teams to gather requirements and translate them into system capabilities.
Act as the subject matter expert for manufacturing technologies during vendor evaluations, RFPs, and implementation projects.
Governance & Compliance Establish and enforce governance standards for manufacturing systems, including cybersecurity, data integrity, and change management.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., ISO, FDA, OSHA) and internal quality standards.
Continuous Improvement Monitor system performance and lead root-cause analysis for complex issues.
Stay current with emerging technologies (Industry 4.0, IIoT, digital twins, AI/ML in manufacturing) and recommend adoption strategies.
Ability to troubleshoot and step in directly when systems impact production Serve as primary technical authority for performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster-recovery strategy for MES and connected systems