SAP Digital Manufacturing Consultant - Implementation & Support

We are seeking an experienced SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) Consultant with 4 to 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and SAP Manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate should have successfully completed at least one end-to-end SAP Digital Manufacturing implementation project and possess strong expertise in SAP MES solutions such as SAP ME. The consultant will be responsible for configuring, implementing, and supporting SAP Digital Manufacturing solutions while integrating manufacturing processes with SAP PP (Production Planning) and SAP QM (Quality Management).The candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, manufacturing teams, quality teams, and technical consultants to optimize shop floor operations, improve production visibility, enhance manufacturing efficiency, and drive digital transformation initiatives.Key Responsibilities :SAP Digital Manufacturing Implementation & Configuration :- Lead and participate in end-to-end SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) implementation projects.- Gather business requirements from manufacturing and production teams and translate them into SAP DM solutions.- Configure SAP DM modules to support manufacturing execution, production monitoring, shop floor integration, and operational excellence.- Design and implement manufacturing workflows, production processes, and execution models within SAP DM.- Configure and maintain production processes, routing structures, work centers, resources, and operational parameters.SAP MES & Shop Floor Execution :- Configure and support SAP Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including SAP ME and SAP Digital Manufacturing.- Manage real-time production execution activities and shop floor operations.- Configure and monitor Shop Floor Control (SFC) numbers throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.- Set up and maintain routing structures, operation sequences, and production execution processes.- Implement operator guidance mechanisms to ensure standardized manufacturing operations.- Configure and maintain data collection parameters for production and quality tracking.- Ensure accurate recording of manufacturing data from machines, operators, and production lines.SAP PP & QM Integration :- Work extensively with SAP Production Planning (PP) and SAP Quality Management (QM) modules.- Map manufacturing processes between SAP PP, SAP QM, and SAP Digital Manufacturing.- Configure integration scenarios between ERP and manufacturing execution systems.- Ensure seamless synchronization of production orders, routing data, BOMs, resources, and quality information.- Collaborate with PP and QM functional consultants to optimize production and quality processes.Manufacturing Analytics & KPI Configuration :- Configure SAP DM analytics dashboards and reporting capabilities.- Implement and maintain standard manufacturing KPIs including:1. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)2. Plant Availability3. Equipment Utilization4. Production Throughput5. Quality Overview Metrics6. Yield Analysis7. Downtime Monitoring- Create reports and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into production performance.- Analyze manufacturing data and recommend process improvements.Resource & Capacity Planning : - Configure scheduling and dispatching capabilities within SAP DM.- Coordinate and manage tools, machines, work centers, and personnel based on:1. Resource qualifications2. Real-time capacity availability3. Production priorities4. Equipment readiness- Optimize production schedules to improve resource utilization and manufacturing efficiency.- Support workforce qualification management and operator assignment processes.System Integration & Connectivity :- Collaborate with technical teams to integrate SAP DM with :1. SAP S/4HANA2. SAP ECC3. SAP ME4. SAP MII5. Third-party manufacturing systems6. Shop floor devices and equipment- Support machine connectivity and manufacturing data integration initiatives.- Troubleshoot integration issues and ensure reliable data flow between systems.Testing, Support & Documentation :- Prepare functional specifications and solution design documents.- Develop test scenarios, test scripts, and execute SIT/UAT activities.- Support production deployments and hypercare activities.- Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and provide timely resolutions.- Conduct user training sessions and prepare end-user documentation.- Provide ongoing support and continuous improvement recommendations.Required Skills & Qualifications :- 4 to 8+ years of experience in SAP Manufacturing solutions.- Minimum one full-cycle SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) implementation experience.- Strong hands-on experience with SAP MES solutions such as SAP ME.- Expertise in SAP Digital Manufacturing configuration and administration.- Strong understanding of manufacturing execution processes and shop floor operations.- Experience in configuring:1. Shop Floor Control (SFC)2. Data Collection3. Routing Setup4. Work Centers5. Resources6. Production Execution Processes7. Operator Guidance- Strong knowledge of SAP PP (Production Planning).- Strong knowledge of SAP QM (Quality Management).- Experience integrating SAP PP and QM processes with SAP DM.- Knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, OEE calculations, quality reporting, and production analytics.- Experience with production scheduling and resource allocation.- Understanding of manufacturing industry best practices and digital transformation initiatives.- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. (ref:hirist.tech)