Solution Architect

Overview

Paperless Parts is a SaaS startup helping manufacturers quote faster and win more work. From rockets to medical devices, we power the parts that move the world forward.

This position requires activities that are subject to US Export Control Laws and require US Citizenship or Green Card Holder.

Summary

As a Solution Architect at Paperless Parts, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our customers’ business needs and our product’s technical capabilities. You’ll partner closely with both our Sales and Professional Services teams to ensure customers receive solutions that are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with their strategic objectives.

In the pre-sales stage, you’ll work alongside Account Executives and Solutions Engineers to engage prospects in discovery, evaluate their manufacturing workflows, and scope tailored solutions. This includes identifying integration requirements (ERP, CRM), determining implementation complexity, and shaping Statements of Work and project plans that set realistic expectations.

Post-sale, you’ll be a resource to the implementation teams, providing context and guidance around our services engagements, ensuring a smooth path to go-live. You’ll act as the technical lead on large implementation projects, partnering with project managers, engineers, and customer stakeholders to deliver lasting value through platform adoption.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing process expertise, technical systems knowledge, and customer-facing collaboration.

This is a full time position based in Boston, MA and requires on-site presence, with a hybrid schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and business process discovery sessions to identify client requirements, uncover operational challenges, align solutions with strategic business goals, and develop a scope of work.
• Develop and deliver customized solution proposals tailored to client-specific use cases.
• Create statements of work and pricing for custom services engagements.
• Provide technical guidance on software integration, deployment, hosting, and security considerations.
• Partner closely with Account Executives to drive sales opportunities and build strong customer relationships.
• Support the development of business and technical content for proposals, statements of work, and best practices ensuring alignment with customer needs.
• Provide design and deliver support for high-impact solutions by collaborating with Professional Services teams to translate customer requirements into actionable technical architectures and implementation plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Services teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Provide structured product and industry feedback to internal teams to influence product roadmap and ensure alignment with customer needs and market trends.
• Represent Paperless Parts at customer sites and industry events; travel up to 25% as needed.

Requirements

Culture and Office

Culture and values : Paperless Parts focuses on intentionality, persistence and relationships. We are a fast-growing company continually improving what we’ve built while still building from the ground up.

Boston Office : Our office is energetic and designed for collaboration; it includes collaborative spaces, quiet focus areas, height-adjustable desks, multiple monitors, and the latest Apple technology to support productivity. The headquarters is in downtown Boston, MA and easily accessible by transit.

Encinitas Office : Our California office houses the West Coast sales team. The open floor plan supports collaboration with colleagues in California and Boston or remotely, and is walking distance from Downtown Encinitas, the Coaster train stop, and the 101.

Benefits

Responsible for adherence to all security and privacy requirements, rules and regulations and implement as required.

Paperless Parts is committed to cultivating an equitable, inclusive, and supportive environment for all employees. We believe this environment creates a safe space for employees to share their experiences, brainstorm ideas, and grow their careers. Paperless Parts is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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