Hybrid MES Solution Architect – Manufacturing Transformation

I.T. & Communications
Fife
May 28, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Solution Architect

Location: Glenrothes (Hybrid)

Clearance: SC Eligible

Duration: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week

Raytheon UK

We are seeking a highly capable IT Solution Architect to join our Digital Technology function within the Architecture team. This role will be central to the successful delivery of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) replacement programme, operating as part of a broader transformation that includes internal teams and third party consultancy partners.

Working under the direction of the Lead Architect, the Solution Architect will serve as a trusted point of reference for the programme, helping translate business vision into robust technology designs while ensuring architectural coherence across applications, data, security, and integration landscapes.

Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design

  • Develop end to end solution architectures for the replacement and integration of MES platforms across manufacturing operations.
  • Ensure alignment of MES solutions with existing enterprise systems such as ERP, quality systems, SCADA, historians, and other operational technologies.
  • Produce architecture artefacts including conceptual and logical designs, data and integration models, interface specifications, and design rationale.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

  • Work closely with the Lead Architect to maintain architectural consistency and alignment with enterprise technology strategy.
  • Serve as a primary architectural contact for programme teams and external consultancy partners, guiding solution decisions and clarifying design intent.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, engineering, QA, and IT stakeholders to ensure proposed solutions meet business needs and regulatory constraints.

Data & Security

  • Ensure MES data models, data flows, manufacturing records, event logs, and quality related data are effectively designed and governed.
  • Develop solutions that embed security by design principles, including access control, traceability, segregation of duties, and secure interfaces.
  • Address compliance requirements related to regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., auditability, electronic records, validation).

Integration & Connected Systems

  • Design robust, reliable integration patterns between MES, ERP, automation systems, and other operational applications.
  • Ensure end to end process consistency across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and reporting systems.
  • Validate integration approaches with third party consultancies to ensure they align with enterprise architecture standards and regulatory expectations.

Governance & Compliance

  • Apply enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF (or similar) to guide structured design, documentation, and governance.
  • Support architecture review boards and ensure adherence to architectural standards and regulatory controls.
  • Identify and manage architectural risks, especially those associated with regulated manufacturing environments and operational technology integrations.

Candidate Requirements Essential

  • Proven experience as a Solution Architect on large-scale transformation programmes, ideally involving MES platforms or manufacturing/operational systems.
  • Strong understanding of MES solutions, production workflows, shop floor operations, automation technologies, and related integration patterns.
  • Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent).
  • Strong knowledge in:
    • Application architecture for MES and manufacturing systems
    • Data architecture, lineage, record management, and governance
    • Security principles in operational and regulated environments
    • Integration technologies (API, message based, OT interfaces, middleware)
  • Experience collaborating with third party consultancy partners within structured transformation initiatives.
  • Experience working within a highly regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical, aerospace and defence).

Desirable Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Clear and confident communicator, able to work with technical and non technical stakeholders.
  • Pragmatic, collaborative, and able to influence outcomes across diverse teams.
  • Detail oriented with the ability to balance deep technical work and broader architectural alignment.

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