# Manufacturing Execution Systems Solution Architect at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply by: 2026-12-05
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000156858555?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-manufacturing-execution-systems-solution-architect/

## 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


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-manufacturing-execution-systems-solution-architect/