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Manufacturing Execution Systems Solution Architect

Western Digital · San Jose, CA · On-site

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About Western Digital

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.

About the role

The Factory Systems MVX Solution Architect is responsible for defining the architecture, capability roadmap, and system design direction for MVX solutions. The role serves as the technical bridge among Product, Process, Manufacturing, NPI, IT development, and related teams, translating future product and process requirements into scalable, standardized, and sustainable MVX capabilities. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong experience with MES, ERP, Factory Systems, or manufacturing system solutions
  • Good understanding of manufacturing workflows, system behavior, business rules, data requirements, and system integration
  • Experience translating Product and Process roadmaps into system capabilities and development priorities
  • Ability to identify capability gaps, dependencies, operational risks, readiness needs, and investment requirements
  • Experience supporting engineering builds, qualification, production ramp, or sustaining operations
More about this role

The Factory Systems MVX Solution Architect is responsible for defining the architecture, capability roadmap, and system design direction for MVX solutions. The role serves as the technical bridge among Product, Process, Manufacturing, NPI, IT development, and related teams, translating future product and process requirements into scalable, standardized, and sustainable MVX capabilities.

The position ensures Factory Systems readiness for engineering builds, qualification, production ramp, and sustaining operations, while shaping the future Factory Systems AI platform architecture and maintaining alignment with the long-term Factory Systems strategy.

  • Partner with Product and Process teams to understand future programs, technology changes, and manufacturing needs.
  • Translate Product and Process roadmaps into Factory Systems and MVX functional capabilities and development roadmaps.
  • Prioritize capabilities and delivery sequencing based on business value, program milestones, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional dependencies.
  • Define investment and funding requirements to support prioritized Factory Systems, MVX, and AI roadmap capabilities.
  • Facilitate alignment with...

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