SAP MES​/QM Product Architect

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

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/4

HANA integration
, and Industry 4.0 initiatives
, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-value manufacturing solutions.

• 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/4
  
  HANA 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)

• 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