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SAP Manufacturing MES / Solumina Integration Lead - Functional Managing Consultant:

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Job Summary:

B&A is seeking a SAP Manufacturing MES / Solumina Integration Lead - Functional Managing Consultant to support a federal government client operating within a classified environment. This role is responsible for leading the functional design, governance, and sustainment of the integration between SAP - specifically the Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) modules - and the Solumina Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform. The ideal candidate brings deep functional expertise in SAP manufacturing processes, direct hands-on experience with Solumina MES, and the leadership capability to manage integration workstreams and coordinate across functional, technical, and operations teams in a highly secure defense manufacturing environment 

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the functional integration lead for the SAP - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) / Solumina interface, defining the end-to-end integration architecture, data flows, and process alignment between SAP PP/QM and the Solumina MES platform
• Lead requirements-gathering workshops and solution design sessions with federal manufacturing, engineering, IT, and operations stakeholders to document integration requirements and establish functional specifications
• Design and govern the bidirectional data exchange between SAP and Solumina including work order release and confirmation, labor and material backflushing, quality inspection results, and shop floor status updates
• Manage the functional integration workstream across the full project lifecycle - from design and build through testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization - while providing oversight and guidance to junior consultants
• Collaborate with SAP technical consultants and Solumina system administrators to translate functional integration requirements into interface specifications, middleware mappings, and data transformation rules
• Define and execute integration testing strategies including unit testing, string testing, and end-to-end scenario testing across the SAP - MES boundary
• Identify and resolve functional integration gaps, data quality issues, and process misalignments between SAP and Solumina during design, testing, and production operations
• Develop and maintain functional integration design documents, interface specifications, test scripts, cutover runbooks, and end-user training materials
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on SAP - MES integration best practices, advising on system enhancements, interface performance, and release update impacts on the integration landscape
• Ensure all integration solutions remain compliant with federal defense manufacturing standards, cybersecurity requirements, and security protocols applicable to the classified operating environment

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in SAP Manufacturing configuration and implementation with demonstrated experience leading SAP - MES integration efforts
• Minimum of three (3) years of direct experience working with Solumina MES (iBase-t) in a configuration, integration, or functional lead capacity
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP PP and QM configuration and the functional design of bidirectional SAP - MES data exchange including work order management, shop floor confirmations, and quality results transfer
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

Required Skills:

• Deep functional knowledge of SAP Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) including production orders, BOMs, routings, work centers, inspection lots, and shop floor control processes
• Hands-on experience designing and managing SAP - MES integration solutions, including bidirectional data flows for work order management, labor/material confirmations, and quality results transfer
• Working knowledge of Solumina MES (iBase-t) including work instruction management, shop floor traveler configuration, labor tracking, and nonconformance (NCR) workflows
• Experience leading functional integration workstreams on complex SAP programs involving third-party manufacturing or execution systems
• Ability to bridge functional and technical teams by translating business process requirements into interface specifications, data mapping documents, and middleware configuration guidance
• Strong understanding of middleware and integration technologies (e.g., SAP PI/PO, SAP Integration Suite, MuleSoft, or equivalent) as they apply to SAP - MES data exchange
• Proficiency in developing functional integration design documents, interface specifications, test scripts, and cutover runbooks
• Strong communication and client-facing skills with the ability to convey complex integration concepts to manufacturing operations, engineering, IT, and senior program leadership
• Experience working within federal, defense, or classified manufacturing environments with adherence to strict cybersecurity and operational security protocols

Desired Skills:

• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing or SAP PP/QM certification
• Experience with SAP Manufacturing Execution (SAP ME) or SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) as a comparison or migration reference to Solumina
• Familiarity with IIBA-compliant integration architecture documentation standards and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches used in defense programs
• Knowledge of nuclear or defense manufacturing compliance requirements applicable to DOE national laboratory or weapons complex environments, including configuration management and traceability requirements
• Experience supporting Agile or SAFe delivery methodologies within federal IT programs
• Prior experience on DOE, DOD, or other federal agency SAP - MES integration programs

Security Clearance:

•  Active Top Secret (TS) or DOE Q clearance is required; eligibility for SCI access may be required depending on program assignment 

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

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B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

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