ONLY W2/1099 | SAP PP/QM Consultant@ San Jose/ Santa Clara, CA

Required Key Skill,

12+ years of hands-on SAP PP and QM configuration experience, including at least 2 full-cycle implementations.

Strong understanding of discrete and/or process manufacturing processes; experience in battery, semiconductor, electronics, or automotive manufacturing strongly preferred.

Proficiency in SAP PP: MRP, capacity planning, BOM/routing management, production orders, and repetitive manufacturing.

Proficiency in SAP QM: inspection planning, quality notifications, in-process/incoming/outgoing inspection, and sampling procedures.

Experience integrating PP/QM with MM, SD, and MES/shop floor systems.

Solid understanding of SAP S/4HANA (preferred) or ECC PP/QM.

Ability to write functional specifications and collaborate effectively with technical (ABAP) teams.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience working directly with manufacturing and quality stakeholders in a plant/production environment.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred qualifications

SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing certification.

Experience with battery cell/module/pack manufacturing processes.

Familiarity with SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC), MES integration, or Manufacturing Execution Systems.

Experience with SAP QM in regulated or highly quality-controlled environments (automotive, aerospace, energy storage).

Knowledge of SAP PP-PI (Process Industries) for chemical/materials processes.

Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and production scale-up.