SAP Quality Management Consultant

H-E Parts; Newton Aycliffe; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational corporation is seeking an experienced SAP Quality Management Consultant to manage day-to-day SAP Platform operations. This role involves providing support, designing solutions, and ensuring efficient integration within the SAP environment. Candidates should have extensive SAP QM experience, preferably in manufacturing, and be excellent communicators. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and an annual performance bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Completed at least 3 significant full systems implementation lifecycles.
• Good understanding of integration with other SAP modules.
• Experience of systems development and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd/3rd line support for incidents reported to the service desk.
• Design & deliver technical/functional solutions.
• Complete unit and integration testing of developments.

Skills

Subject Matter Expert for SAP QM Module

SAP QM functional Development / Support

Working in a manufacturing/assembly environment

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree Qualified in IT discipline or similar relevant subject

Tools

SAP QM Module

SAP MM/WM/PP Modules

Job description

Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0092931

Date Posted: 2025-09-25

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Job title: SAP Quality Management Consultant

Location: Flexible with travel when required

Salary: Circa £65,000 - £70,000 DOE

Your new role

Here at Hitachi Rail we have a unique opportunity for an experienced SAP Quality Management Consultant who will support the business through the day-to-day management of the SAP Platform applications. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with regular collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd/3rd line support for incidents reported to the service desk in line with SLA.
• Design & deliver technical/functional solutions against specifications and blueprints in accordance with agreed standards and procedures
• Complete unit and integration testing of developments in line with agreed processes ensuring completion within allocated timescales
• Deliver regular release items (problems and requests) understanding business requirements and completing the design, build, testing and deployment of functional components.
• For small projects, work with the solution lead to deliver overall solution track for the project
• The role communicates internally with business users and externally with SAP and with 3rd party partner that provides Basis Services
• Support the acceptance and implementation of new functional solutions into the production environment ensuring relevant support documentation is available.
• Develop and deliver release notes and key user training for all new or enhanced application functionality.
• Co-ordinate and manage application of Security and other patches for SAP, OS and databases
• Support Audit activities
• Complete detailed solution documentation for technical solutions
• Provide technical expertise in systems applications within a nominated function
• Keep abreast of advances of available technologies and best practice to identify and exploit new opportunities
• To be aware of and actively promote and implement Hitachi’s ethos, culture and values.
• To be involved in Hitachi Rail Limited’s staff development and training and participate in PDP procedures.

What we are looking for

Essential

• Subject Matter Expert for SAP QM Module
• Vast experience in SAP QM functional Development / Support
• Vast experience working in a manufacturing/assembly environment
• Specific knowledge of SAP QM module including:

Integration with MM/WM/PP Modules
QM Inspection Plans, Lot Inspections, Results Recording
Quality Notifications
QM Master Data
QM Inspection Methods
Project Stock
Serialised / Split Valuation Materials
Batch Management

• Good understanding of integration with other SAP modules.
• Completed at least 3 significant full systems implementation lifecycles
• Completed solution configuration for primary module
• Operated in multi-project, matrix managed environment
• Experience of systems development and project management methodologies
• Understanding of ASAP and experience in delivering solutions within ASAP methodology
• Experience of Manufacturing/Service Management Organisations
• Excellent/effective communications skills to all levels of the organisation

Desirable

• Relevant SAP module area certification is desirable.
• Degree Qualified in IT discipline or similar relevant subject

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at the following URL: https://www.hitachirail.com/careers

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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