Principal Engineer - Central Data (ERP Focus)
Location: Stevenage or Bolton
Salary: Circa GBP47,000 + Bonus + Exceptional Benefits
Hybrid working: 3-4 days/week on-site
Are you passionate about process improvement, data integrity, and ERP systems? A leading engineering organisation is looking for a Principal Engineer to join their Central Data team - helping define tools, processes, and audit strategies to improve master data quality and planning output.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented, collaborative individual with ERP experience who enjoys optimising systems, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting engineering and manufacturing teams with Real Time problem solving.
Why apply?
* Annual bonus up to GBP2,500
* 14% total pension contribution (employer + employee)
* Paid overtime & flexible leave (up to 15 extra days)
* Enhanced parental leave policies
* Excellent on-site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking
* Direct influence on ERP tooling, master data and operational excellence
What you'll be doing:
* Act as first-line support for daily SAP/ERP-related issues
* Define and execute audit strategies for master data (materials, BOMs, routings)
* Use SAP to extract, analyse and interpret data; present cause-and-effect insights
* Work with engineering and planning teams to improve MRP output and data integrity
* Align engineering processes with best practices to enhance ERP system output
* Support the Operational Excellence workstream focused on master data
* Create and maintain routing times for accurate SAP capacity planning
* Develop functional specs and user guides; support testing, training, and releases
* Collaborate with third-party support partners to optimise SAP functionality
* Generate and distribute KPI reports and performance dashboards
What we're looking for:
* HNC or equivalent qualification
* ERP system experience essential (SAP highly desirable)
* Analytical mindset with a track record of implementing process improvements
* Experience in planning, manufacturing or data governance preferred
* Strong attention to detail and stakeholder communication skills
* APICS supply chain certification is a plus, not a must
If you're a data-driven problem solver with a passion for improving systems and supporting business-critical operations, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the data landscape of a forward-thinking engineering leader.
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