Solution Architect, Manufacturing & Engineering
- Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- At least 10 years of experience in IT, including at least 4 years in solution architecture within manufacturing/engineering contexts.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for a Solution Architect (SA) who will report to the Team Lead of Solution Architecture. The SA is responsible for designing, aligning, and governing end-to-end technology solutions supporting manufacturing, engineering, and supply operations across the enterprise. This role ensures that Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Supply Chain/Order-to-Delivery (OTD) platforms are integrated, scalable, and aligned with the organization’s enterprise architecture standards. The Solution Architect acts as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, bridging business and technology while guiding delivery teams to implement scalable, secure, and innovative enterprise solutions.
You’ll Have The Opportunity To
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
You’ll Have The Opportunity To
- Provide an architectural conception of the solution regarding Business, Application, Information and Technology domains via the solution architecture design document.
- Define target architectures and roadmaps for PLM, MES, ERP, and OTD ecosystems in alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
- Design end-to-end integration patterns connecting engineering, supply, and manufacturing systems.
- Collaborate with business process owners in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
- Contribute to building a reference architecture repository for manufacturing and engineering domains.
- Support process harmonization, standardization, and automation initiatives across plants and global sites.
- Support system modernization, cloud migration, and integration initiatives for manufacturing and engineering applications.
- Support multiple programs and projects concurrently, providing architectural oversight from concept through delivery.
- Lead workshops and presentations with stakeholders to communicate solution options, impacts, and trade-offs.
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a related field of study, or equivalent project-related experience.
- At least 10 years of experience in IT, including at least 4 years in solution architecture within manufacturing/engineering contexts.
- Strong experience with PLM (Teamcenter, Windchill) and MES (SAP, Siemens).
- Solid understanding of ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA), supply chain, and manufacturing integration flows (OTD, BOM, routing).
- Familiarity with manufacturing shop-floor systems.
- Knowledge of Agile methodology.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to lay audiences. Some experience working with board-level stakeholders.
- A team player with experience leading and collaborating across teams to ensure the successful delivery of solutions.
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills - demonstrating outside-the-box problem-solving skills and the ability to develop solution architecture designs.
- The ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders outside of Quebec or unilingual English-speaking on a daily basis.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
- Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
- Generous paid time away
- Pension plan
- Collective saving opportunities
- Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
- Flexible work schedule
- A summer schedule that varies by department and location
- Holiday season shutdown
- Educational resources
- Discount on BRP products
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design and govern end-to-end technology solutions and target architectures for PLM, MES, ERP, and order-to-delivery platforms, ensuring integration and alignment with enterprise standards. Partner with business stakeholders and delivery teams to guide modernization, integration, process harmonization, and solution implementation across manufacturing and engineering operations.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent project-related experience, plus at least 10 years in IT and at least 4 years in solution architecture for manufacturing or engineering. Candidates should bring strong PLM and MES experience, knowledge of ERP and manufacturing integration flows, Agile familiarity, and excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Skills
- Solution Architecture
- Enterprise Architecture
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- SAP S/4HANA
- Teamcenter
- Windchill
- Supply Chain Integration
- Order-To-Delivery (OTD)
- Business Process Harmonization
- System Modernization
- Cloud Migration
- Agile Methodology
- Stakeholder Communication
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Architecture Governance
Benefits
- Annual Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Collective Savings Opportunities
- Fully Paid Healthcare
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Summer Schedule
- Holiday Season Shutdown
- Educational Resources
- Discounts On BRP Products
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
Keywords
- Solution Architecture
- Enterprise Architecture
- Teamcenter
- Windchill
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- SAP MES
- Siemens MES
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- SAP S/4HANA
- Supply Chain
- Order-To-Delivery (OTD)
- Bill Of Materials (BOM)
- Routing
- Manufacturing Shop-Floor Systems
- Integration Patterns
- Target Architecture
- Reference Architecture
- Process Harmonization
- Process Standardization
- Process Automation
- System Modernization
- Cloud Migration
- Agile Methodology
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Quality
- Supply Operations
- Stakeholder Workshops