Master Data Team Leader

Master Data Team Leader – Engineering & Manufacturing

If you've built your career around engineering master data, Bill of Materials (BOM) management and product lifecycle systems, and know how to improve data accuracy, manage engineering changes and establish robust processes across manufacturing operations, this is a role with genuine scope.

We're recruiting for an established international engineering manufacturer looking for a Master Data Team Leader to take ownership of engineering item master data, BOM governance and product data management within its Droitwich operation.

You'll work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure product information is accurate, consistent and effectively managed across PLM, ERP, CAD and related engineering systems.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role combining engineering data governance, BOM management, engineering change control and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to influence digital systems development and improve the way product information is managed across the business.

What you'll be doing
Take ownership of engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and item master data throughout the product lifecycle
Develop and maintain BOM standards, procedures and best practices to ensure data accuracy and consistency
Manage engineering part numbers, product configurations, revision control and BOM release processes
Ensure accurate product data is maintained across PLM, ERP, CAD and manufacturing systems
Lead BOM reviews and audits to identify inconsistencies, errors and opportunities for improvement
Coordinate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
Ensure engineering changes are accurately reflected across BOMs, item master records and associated systems
Work with Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing teams to assess the impact of product changes, supplier changes and obsolescence
Act as the subject matter expert for engineering master data, BOM structures and product information management
Support PLM implementation, system enhancements, data migrations and digital transformation projects
Define business requirements for improvements to engineering data processes and systems
Support system testing, validation and user acceptance activities
Develop and maintain data quality KPIs, dashboards and reporting to monitor BOM accuracy and engineering change performance
Identify recurring data issues, investigate root causes and implement corrective actions
Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, Production Planning, Quality and Operations to resolve master data issues
Support Engineering Leadership with Engineering Timing Release Structure (ETRS) reporting
Provide guidance and training to BOM Coordinators and Engineering teams on data management processes and best practices
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on data governance, process efficiency and product information management
Promote a culture of data accuracy, ownership and accountability across the engineering and manufacturing operation What we're looking for
The Master Data Team Leader will need proven experience in engineering master data management, BOM governance or product data management within a manufacturing, engineering or product development environment.
You should also have:
Experience managing engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs) and item master data within manufacturing or engineering
Strong understanding of BOM structures, product configurations and engineering data governance
Experience working with ERP, PLM, PDM or CAD systems
Knowledge of engineering change control processes, including ECR, ECO and ECN workflows
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, product assemblies and technical documentation
Experience maintaining accurate product information across multiple engineering and manufacturing systems
Understanding of revision control, configuration management and product lifecycle processes
Experience developing or improving engineering data standards, procedures and processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate data discrepancies and identify root causes
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience producing data quality reports and KPIs
Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality and Supply Chain teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience providing guidance or training to colleagues on engineering data management processes
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced engineering environment Experience with SolidWorks PDM, PLM implementation projects or manufacturing ERP systems would be particularly advantageous.
Knowledge of engineering configuration management, product lifecycle management, data migration and digital transformation projects would also be beneficial.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement methodologies would be useful.

The role
Location: Droitwich
Department: Engineering / Manufacturing
Reporting to: Engineering Lead

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Master Data Team Leader who understands how engineering BOMs, item master data and product lifecycle systems impact manufacturing performance, supply chain efficiency and product development.

You'll be joining an established international engineering business with a strong focus on engineering excellence, continuous improvement and digital development, with the opportunity to take ownership of critical product data processes and help shape the future of engineering data management.

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