Principal Engineer - Central Data Team

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Principal Engineer - Central Data Team
Salary: 47,000 - 47,000 GBP per year

At MBDA we are looking for a Data engineer!


Our tech stack:
ERP, Support, SAP, Security


Requirements:
We are looking for an engineer with experience in ERP systems. A minimum qualification of HNC or equivalent is necessary, and an APICs supply chain certification would be desirable but not essential. It is essential to have experience using ERP systems, and experience with SAP will be beneficial. We value strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proven track record of managing and implementing process improvements.


Your responsibilities are:
As a Principal Engineer within our Central Data team, you will ensure the effectiveness of tools, processes, and policies in place. You will define and manage audit strategies in line with the master data policy, collaborating with wider engineering and planning teams to drive improvements and standardization. Your responsibilities will include:

  1. Utilizing SAP to extract, understand, and interpret data, effectively communicating the causes and effects based on actions and decisions taken.
  2. Reviewing engineering processes to ensure alignment and robust MRP outputs.
  3. Providing first-line support for daily issues.
  4. Promoting data integrity across the ERP environment through involvement in the Operational Excellence master data work stream.
  5. Generating and distributing KPI packs.
  6. Creating and executing auditing strategies for master data, including material masters, BOMs, and routings.
  7. Implementing processes for inputting routing times into SAP to enhance capacity and scheduling functionality.
  8. Developing new assembly structures in collaboration with cross-functional business teams to implement process improvements that support SAP usage and customer delivery.
  9. Creating and reviewing detailed requirement analysis documents and functional specifications based on business requirements.
  10. Working with outsourced support partners to develop, implement, test, and support enhancements to the SAP system, including training for the wider business.
  11. Conducting system regression testing for new releases or upgrades and maintaining SAP user guides.

Location:Bridgewater Avenue, Manchester, United Kingdom

Benefits & perks that we offer:
We offer a competitive salary, circa £47,000 depending on experience, and a company bonus of up to £2,500 based on company performance. Our dynamic hybrid working arrangement allows for 3 to 4 days on-site per week. We value our employees and offer a maximum pension contribution of up to 14%, opportunities for paid overtime, up to 15 additional days of flexi leave, and flexible working arrangements. Our enhanced parental leave policies provide up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments. Our fantastic site facilities include subsidized meals, free car parking, and more.

At MBDA, we are a leading defense organization, proud to support the Armed Forces in defending our freedom. We recognize the uniqueness of every individual and encourage you to reach out for any advice, support, or adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and have various employee-led networks supporting this initiative.

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