SAP MES / QM Product Architect

Macdillions Global Energy; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 96,604 - 137,587; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy is looking for an experienced SAP MES / QM Product Architect in Atlanta. The role involves providing functional and technical leadership in SAP Manufacturing Execution and Quality Management solutions, focusing on digital manufacturing and sustainability strategies. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years in the field, experience with SAP PP/PI, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring onsite presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with SAP PP/PI and SAP QM.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing execution and supply chain processes.
• Strong configuration and solution design experience in production planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional and technical expertise across SAP ME and SAP QM platforms.
• Shape and drive digital manufacturing and sustainability solution strategies.
• Lead MES and QMS integration with SAP S/4HANA and IoT platforms.

Skills

SAP PP/PI

SAP QM

Legacy MES platforms

Manufacturing Execution and Supply Chain processes

Sustainability and ESG data management

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Agile methodologies

Job description

About the job SAP MES / QM Product Architect

Job Title: SAP MES / QM Product Architect

Location: Hybrid – Atlanta, GA (Onsite 3 days per week)
Duration: 6 Months
Rate: $85/hr W2 (Maximum)
Work Authorization: USC / GC Only

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced SAP MES / QM Product Architect to provide functional and technical leadership across SAP Manufacturing Execution (ME) and Quality Management (QM) solutions. This role plays a critical part in shaping digital manufacturing, quality, and sustainability strategies within a large-scale bottler and manufacturing ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in MES/QMS architecture, S/4HANA integration, and Industry 4.0 initiatives, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-value manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide functional and technical expertise across SAP ME and SAP QM platforms
• Shape and drive digital manufacturing, quality, and sustainability solution strategies
• Monitor Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, sustainability, and quality trends, translating insights into actionable architecture
• Lead MES and QMS integration with SAP S/4HANA and IoT platforms to enable connected manufacturing environments
• Change requests (CRs)
• Incidents (INCs)
• Change requests (CHGs)
• Service requests
• Produce user stories, effort estimates, design documentation, demos, training materials, development, testing, and automation deliverables
• Support cross-team initiatives aligned with priorities set by the Product Director
• Ensure consistent delivery through Agile, SDLC, and program governance frameworks
• Ensure all solutions meet security, architectural, and data governance standards
• Support value realization and ensure SLAs and performance metrics are achieved
• Collaborate across internal teams and bottlers, while leading or coaching small teams (1–2 resources)

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with:
  • SAP PP/PI
  • SAP QM
  • Legacy MES platforms (e.g., CC+I), including integrations and cross-module development
• Deep knowledge of Manufacturing Execution and Supply Chain processes, KPIs, and value drivers
• Strong configuration, coding, and solution design experience in manufacturing execution and production planning systems
• Working knowledge of sustainability and ESG data management, including Scope 1–3 emissions
• Strong customer orientation with excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with a demonstrated ability to learn, innovate, and adapt