Job Description:Job Title – Solution Architect
Location -Pune
JOB SUMMARY
Solution Architecture is defined as the “Management of SPX Process and Automation Engineering Solutions at the Proposals stage”. The Solution Architect role is the Proposal equivalent to the Lead Engineer role during project execution.
The Solution Architect is responsible for delivery of the engineering PFD, Process and Mechanical design outputs for opportunities during bid proposals. He/she will be responsible for the technical scope of the proposal (or, in some cases, a sub-area of the scope). For the scope area for which they are responsible, the Solution Architect must:
Read RFQ, listen to customer…to define a process solution technically & costly suitable to the described requirements…Function as the technical & process interface point for customers and, also, the SPX internal organization.Provide leadership to engineers – Functional & Domains’ representatives – working with him, to ensure outputs meet schedule, budgetary and quality requirementsEnsure that the scope delivered from engineering is aligned with the customer RFQ and propose KPIs to acknowledge the performance of the SPX solution.Consolidate engineering hours assessments & propose an execution strategy – work out with Regional Head of Engineering and Directors – to get the most relevant & competitive offer. Ensure adherence with relevant SPX Flow procedures and practices (. IDEFs)Depending on the scope of the project &/or the team load, the Solution Architect may be required to undertake Lead Project Engineer role or engineering design tasks corresponding to their own core discipline and, as such, reference should be made to relevant job descriptions such as LPE, Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Automation Engineer, etc.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Solution Architect’s duties include, but are not limited to, the following aspects.
The Solution Architect is expected to possess relevant experience of engineering design and execution from within the industries which we serve.
Safety & Environment Ensuring that plant designs are safeEnsuring that environmental impacts of designs have been considered appropriatelyEnsuring that relevant design reviews, as defined in SPX Flow procedures have been undertaken fully and that resultant actions have been completedEnsuring compliance with local legislation and regulations (for the locality of the plant/process) which apply to engineering design (. EU Machinery Directive)Promoting a safety culture amongst staff, particularly when operating outside of the known office environment (. on customer and supplier sites) Management of Engineering Design Process Coordinating of the Solutions coming from the various GPE & Technical Domains (& key suppliers, such as tanks manufacturers, powder handling system, filling machines…)Interfering with Proposals Engineer, Bid Process Owner, Engineering Teams, Technical Experts as required…Active management of team members to meet schedule demands, including consulting with BPO to ensure alignment with overall quotation timing. Ensuring engineering outputs are delivered: On-time, against proposals time scheduleTo appropriate qualityIn-line with RFQ/preferred SPX solutionAccording to Domain pre-defined modules/standardFocusing on SPX technology(ies) differentiation Establishing and leading engineering team meetings/discussions as required to achieving the proposal’s engineering design deliverables.Ask for approval to our customers when contractually required or just deliver documentation for information.Identifying resource needs and ensuring that resource managers are kept informed about ongoing changes to requirements.Ensuring adherence with relevant SPX Flow procedures and practices (. IDEFs) Design Ownership Converting a customer RFQ / need through the definition of an integrated competitive solution – creation of PFD, mass balance, P&IDs when required…Owning the engineering process solution throughout the project lifecycle, including adapting approach as required to suit changing requirements.Ensuring that the design is developed in line with: Applicable legislation and regulationCustomer RFQ/URS requirements & assessed budgetSPX references, standards and best practices, where applicable, promoting re-usable of successful solutionsThe most costs effective solution vs expected performanceA list of reachable acceptance criteria’s (KPI) GPE & Tech Domains commit on. Ensuring that the design promotes SPX solutions and differentiations, answering to the customer’s decision criteria’sEnsuring that the output of design team is complete and of a consistent standard. Examples include ensuring that: Documentation (. P&IDs, layout, Utilities requirement, product losses… , Automation Architecture drawings, Scada, MES…, etc) utilises the same standards and that these are delivered to a consistent level in terms of content and quality Ensuring all scope elements/sub-systems integrate coherently and that external interfaces are clearly understood and defined. Ensuring that all design information is captured, stored and maintained in a suitable structured and accessible location (in line with SPX Flow procedures and practices)Ensuring that Design Reviews are carried out when appropriateTaking care a deviation list is released when SPX solution is not fully compliant with the RFQ received from the customer Communication Engaging with BPO, proposals and engineering teamsEnsuring appropriate engineering attendance at customer meetings (as agreed with Sales or Bid Process Owner) .: At Commercial reviewOrder of Costs assessment QIATCR and LEAF when requestedPre-contract sales meetingsCustomer launch / hand over and internal launch meetings Intermediate review meetings Ensuring appropriate engineering attendance at internal meetings, as defined by SPX Flow processes, .: Progress meetingsDesign reviews Leading communication with other SPX Flow stakeholders (. BPO, Engineering resource managers, SME, Supply Chain, EHS & Quality…). Engaging with Supply Chain to support key equipment costs assessment (initial specification, review of supplier quotes, Consulting with installation teams to ensure output designs reflect I&C strategy (skid manufacturing, platforms, pipe racks, site activities limits of scope…) Solution costing Providing input to Domains Team Lead to get their engineering hours assessmentConsolidating engineering hours assessments from all parties & propose an execution strategy, to be reviewed and agreed by regional head of Engineering and Global director. Proposing an execution schedule based on available resources and reviewed with DTL (Domain Team Lead).Checking the engineering scope of work and proposed strategy / costing are consistent. Looking for competitiveness through technical savings / process differentiations Continuous Improvement Providing input into continuous improvement initiatives (. tools development, standardisation)Documenting and communicating “lessons learned”Involvement in knowledge sharing initiatives (. documenting best practices) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Fluent English – both spoken and written.Excellent communication skills Ability to work within a Global team, whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to work on multiple tasks, within a matrix environment.Ability and willingness to work and build relationships with colleagues across multiple function and geographically diverse sites. Good analytical and problem-solving skillsGood initiative and ability to work independently.Ability to establish a customer trustworthy relationship & promote / sell the SPXFLOW solutionThe ability to meet high performance standards in a team whilst maintaining ethics and integrity.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Degree level qualification in appropriate engineering discipline (. Process, Mechanical, Electrical) Experience in Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical and other hygienic industries Experience of working within, and leading, a technically oriented teamFull driving license a strong advantageGood level of competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Experience of scheduling tools (. Microsoft Project) beneficialAutocad experience beneficialPHYSICAL DEMANDS
In general, this is an office-based job with a considerable amount of time spent at a computer. Ability to travel to other SPX locations and customer sites is a requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to travel globally up to approximately 30% of the time.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
SPX FLOW VALUES
SPX Flow employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
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