Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking a Senior SAP Technical Engineer for our First Quality Enterprise company working remotely. This position will support and optimize our on-premise SAP ECC (NetWeaver 7.5) landscape running on Oracle databases on Linux within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
This role is purely technical and platform-focused — responsible for system engineering, integration enablement, performance optimization, archiving execution, connectivity, and S/4HANA migration readiness across a complex SAP ecosystem including EWM, TM, SCM, MDG, GRC, BW, SAP PI, and Solution Manager.
Primary responsibilities include:
SAP Platform Engineering
Provide technical oversight of SAP on NetWeaver 7.5 running on Oracle/Linux
Partner with Managed Service Basis and infrastructure teams on:
System performance optimization
Capacity planning
Landscape stability
Transport and environment coordination
Monitor and optimize Oracle database performance
Index and Statistics management coordination
SQL performance analysis (non-coding)
Database growth forecasting
Support Linux-hosted SAP application environments
SAP PI & Cross-System Integration Enablement
Support technical configuration and monitoring of SAP PI integrations
Ensure reliable connectivity between:
ECC
EWM
TM
SCM systems
MDG
GRC
BW
External MES and warehouse systems
Coordinate firewall, port, VPN, and certificate requirements with network teams
Validate end-to-end interface connectivity and message flow performance
Troubleshoot cross-system communication issues (non-development)
Manufacturing & Supply Chain System Support (Technical Oversight)
Ensure stable technical integration across:
Warehouse operations (EWM)
Transportation execution (TM)
Supply chain planning (SCM)
Support high-volume transaction environments typical in manufacturing
Data Archiving & Volume Management
Lead execution of SAP data archiving strategies
ADK configuration
Archiving object lifecycle management
Data retention policy alignment
Coordinate database footprint reduction initiatives
Support pre-S/4HANA data volume cleanup
Partner with compliance teams to ensure audit and retention alignment
S/4HANA Migration Technical Readiness
Support system readiness activities for S/4HANA migration
Data volume assessment
Add-on compatibility coordination
Simplification item tracking
Coordinate custom code analysis efforts (without performing development)
Assist with technical planning for Brownfield or phased migration programs
Align landscape components for future HANA transition
Project and Delivery Execution
Must excel at a project-based execution and delivery model. The SAP Technical Engineer will be assigned to projects with a specific purpose, scope and outcomes defined
Must be efficient and effective in designing at a detailed technical level solutions required in the SAP technical space. This includes authoring, developing and delivering:
Technical low-level designs based on a high-level design
Technical specification documents
Detailed test plans and test execution documents
Adhere to all SDLC, project delivery methodology and ITSM methodologies such as Change Control, Service Introduction and Transition
Lead and coordinate with matrixed teams that are needed to develop and deliver a full-scale, production level solution
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
8+ years of SAP technical experience in on-prem environments
Strong experience with:
SAP ECC on NetWeaver 7.5
Oracle databases on Linux
SAP PI integration landscapes
Experience across SAP modules:
EWM
TM
SCM
MDG
GRC
BW
Experience leading SAP data archiving initiatives
Experience supporting S/4HANA migration readiness activities
Strong understanding of SAP landscape topology and transport architecture
Experience in manufacturing environments (paper, pulp, packaging, or similar industries preferred)
Experience in multi-plant manufacturing environments
Experience with high-transaction warehouse and logistics systems
Familiarity with Linux system fundamentals
Participation in S/4HANA Brownfield migrations
SAP technical or Basis-related certifications
What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
What We Do
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito® Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability. If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
