K&K Talents
Principal – MES Solution Architect (Siemens Opcenter)
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
K&K Social Resources & Development GmbH
K&K Social Resources & Development GmbH is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the European region since 1993. This position is with one of our clients in the UK which is actively hiring candidates to expand its teams.
Role: Principal – MES Solution Architect (Siemens Opcenter)
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Fulltime Permanent
Role Overview
As a Principal – MES Solution Architect, you will serve as the technical and architectural authority for large, complex MES initiatives, with a strong focus on Siemens Opcenter (Execution / Discrete / Process / APS) platforms.
You are accountable for defining end-to-end MES solution architecture, ensuring alignment across manufacturing processes, shopfloor systems, system integrations, data flows, and operational KPIs. Success in this position is defined by your ability to translate manufacturing and operational needs into scalable MES architectures, guide delivery teams, and ensure solutions are robust, interoperable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Solution Architecture & Design:
- 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 (design → deployment → stabilization).
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
-
Technical Leadership & Delivery Support:
- 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.
-
Integration & Data Architecture:
- Design and govern integrations between Opcenter and enterprise / shopfloor systems, including:
- ERP (SAP, Oracle).
- PLM (Teamcenter or others).
- SCADA / PLC / IoT platforms.
- Data platforms and analytics systems.
- Define manufacturing data models, genealogy/traceability structures, and real-time data flows.
- Ensure data integrity, performance, and end-to-end visibility from shopfloor to enterprise (Level 3 to Level 4).
- Drive alignment with ISA-95 / ISA-88 standards.
- Design and govern integrations between Opcenter and enterprise / shopfloor systems, including:
-
Manufacturing Process Alignment:
- Collaborate with operations, plant leadership, and engineering teams to align MES with:
- Production workflows.
- Quality processes.
- Work-in-progress (WIP) tracking.
- Scheduling and capacity planning.
- Lead design of digital thread between manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
- Collaborate with operations, plant leadership, and engineering teams to align MES with:
-
Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration:
- 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.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Siemens Opcenter certifications preferred.
- Experience in industries such as:
- Industrial Manufacturing.
- Automotive.
- Aerospace & Defense.
- Life Sciences / Process Manufacturing.
- Experience with digital manufacturing transformation programs.
- Prior roles such as MES Solution Architect, Smart Manufacturing Architect, or Industry 4.0 Architect.
- Experience supporting clients in complex, regulated, or multi-site manufacturing environments.
Note: Applicants for employment in UK should possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location