SAP Principal Lead

ST Engineering

$135K — $170K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Hands-on expertise in SAP PP, QM, and PM modules
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes
  • At least 1 full lifecycle SAP implementations
  • Experience in SAP S/4HANA is preferred
  • U.S. Person status or government authorization required for access to export-controlled technology

Responsibilities

  • Lead Digital Manufacturing implementations and enhancements across operations
  • Analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes in collaboration with business users
  • Translate business requirements into SAP functional specifications
  • Provide expertise in production planning, quality processes, and maintenance operations
  • Integrate SAP solutions with MES and digital manufacturing platforms
  • Support smart factory initiatives including automation and real-time data integration
  • Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
  • Health Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
  • Immediate 401k vesting
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)
Full Job Description
Who YOU are and what YOU can become

We are seeking an experienced SAP Consultant specializing in Manufacturing processes with strong expertise in SAP PP (Production Planning), QM (Quality Management), and PM (Plant Maintenance). The ideal candidate will bring deep end-to-end business process knowledge, proven consulting experience, and exposure to Digital Manufacturing and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) to support smart factory initiatives and drive operational excellence.

What YOU will do

Lead and support Digital Manufacturing implementations and enhancements across manufacturing operations
  • Collaborate with business users to analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes
  • Translate business requirements into SAP functional specifications and configurations
  • Provide expertise in production planning, quality processes, and maintenance operations
  • Integrate SAP solutions with MES and digital manufacturing platforms
  • Support smart factory / Industry 4.0 initiatives including automation and real-time data integration
  • Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Participate in end-to-end project lifecycle (blueprint, design, build, test, deploy, support)
  • Conduct workshops, gap analysis, and solution design sessions with stakeholders
  • Support integration with other SAP and non-SAP systems
  • Troubleshoot issues and provide post-go-live support and enhancements


Who YOU must bring to Succeed
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience is required. Previous consulting exp preferred
  • Hands-on expertise in SAP PP, QM, and PM modules
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes
  • At least 1 full lifecycle SAP implementations
  • This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A 'U.S. Person,' as defined by 22 C.F.R. 7120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.
  • Experience in SAP S/4HANA is preferred


Desired Characteristics
  • Consulting experience with ability to re-engineer manufacturing processes
  • Hands-on experience with Digital Manufacturing solutions and MES (e.g., Solumina, SAP Digital Manufacturing, SAP ME/MII, or other MES platforms)
  • Experience in MES-SAP integration and real-time production data flows
  • Exposure to Industry 4.0, IoT-enabled manufacturing, or smart factory initiatives
  • SAP certifications in PP, QM, or PM
  • Experience in using AI coding
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to bridge business and IT / shop floor teams
  • Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement capabilities
  • Ability to work in complex, cross-functional environments
  • Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable


At ST Engineering MRAS, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $135,000 to $170,000 per year. ST Engineering MRAS considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
  • Health Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
  • Immediate 401k vesting
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)


Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

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