Digital Manufacturing Architect

Link Group is seeking an experienced Digital Manufacturing Architect to lead enterprise-wide digital transformation across manufacturing operations, focusing on modernizing shopfloor systems, standardizing MES platforms, and driving Industry 4.0 initiatives across multiple plants.

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, preferably automotive.
• Strong experience with MES systems including traceability, OEE, scheduling, and quality.
• Deep understanding of shopfloor systems: PLC, SCADA/HMI, MES, ERP.
• Experience with OT/IT integration and industrial connectivity.
• Knowledge of ISA-95 and Purdue Model architectures.
• Experience with industrial platforms and tools such as Ignition (Inductive Automation), Kepware, Siemens, and Rockwell (Allen-Bradley).
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies including IIoT, AI/ML, robotics, and advanced analytics.
• Experience with scripting in Python and/or Bash.
• Familiarity with modern development frameworks such as React, Angular, .NET, and C#.
• Broad knowledge of enterprise architecture including cloud, infrastructure, security, and data platforms.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical and business stakeholders.

Nice to have:

• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Experience with automation technologies including RPA and workflow orchestration.
• Experience integrating shopfloor systems with cloud and data platforms.
• Experience working in global, distributed environments.

• Own and define end-to-end architecture for MES ecosystems across the enterprise.
• Design and enforce architecture standards, integration patterns, and governance models aligned with ISA-95 and Purdue Model.
• Lead OT/IT integration across systems such as PLCs, SCADA/HMI, MES, and ERP.
• Architect integrations with industrial platforms including Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Ignition, and Kepware.
• Drive Industry 4.0 strategy, including IoT, automation, and smart factory initiatives.
• Define standards for machine connectivity, data models, and asset structures.
• Maintain centralized inventory of machines, PLCs, and OT assets.
• Lead initiatives to modernize legacy systems and reduce technical debt.
• Collaborate with global IT, engineering, and plant teams to scale digital solutions.
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and validate new technologies in production environments.
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance across OT/IT environments.