SAP & MES Manufacturing Systems Lead

Applied Materials, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Tempe, AZ is seeking a SAP/MES and Manufacturing Systems specialist to drive critical SAP/MES manufacturing operations. You will manage system requirements, data governance, and collaboration with IT and partners to enhance efficiency and scalability.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing operations, strong SAP/MES experience, and knowledge of data governance, MES, and ERP platforms. A strong focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Systems, Business Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations, production systems, logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain processes.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with SAP manufacturing and logistics modules (PP, MM, WM/EWM, IM, or related modules).
• Experience supporting or implementing MES within semiconductor/high-tech/electronics environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, work order management, WIP tracking, inventory control, material movements, and production reporting.
• Experience facilitating system enhancements, UAT, process documentation, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary business process expert for SAP and MES-related manufacturing operations.
• Define and maintain business process requirements, transaction workflows, master data governance, and manufacturing system standards.
• Partner with IT, GIS, and solution providers to identify and implement manufacturing system improvements.
• Support future SAP and MES roadmap initiatives to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Lead business activities related to SmartFactory MES implementation and adoption.
• Drive manufacturing data collection and digitalization initiatives to replace manual data entry and improve process visibility.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Manufacturing analytics

ERP experience

Lean Six Sigma

UAT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP Manufacturing

MES

SAP S/4HANA

WMS

Job description

Applied Materials in Tempe, AZ is seeking a SAP/MES and Manufacturing Systems specialist to drive critical SAP/MES manufacturing operations. You will manage system requirements, data governance, and collaboration with IT and partners to enhance efficiency and scalability.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing operations, strong SAP/MES experience, and knowledge of data governance, MES, and ERP platforms. A strong focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional leadership is essential.