SAP Manufacturing MES / Solumina Integration Lead – Functional Managing Consultant

Bart & Associates

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• three robust individual and family medical plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• two tiers of dental coverage
• vision
• life & AD&D
• disability
• accident
• hospital indemnity
• critical illness insurance
• paid time off
• B&A sponsored trainings and certifications
• pet insurance benefits
• commuter transit benefits
• free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU)
• 401(k) plan
• company matching contribution
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior