Engineering MDM Manager at Smiths Group

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Master Data Management, SAP, Teamcenter, Engineering Change Management, Material Master Data, Bill of Materials, Routings, Equipment Master Data, Strategic Leadership, Data Governance, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Migration, Process Automation, Analytical Problem-solving, People Management

Industry

Security and Investigations

Description

Company Description Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. Job Description We are looking for an experienced Engineering MDM Manager to lead the SAP Engineering Master Data Management pillar. This role ensures accuracy of engineering master data across global manufacturing sites (UK, Germany, France, Malaysia, US) and drives key deliverables within the Transformation Programme. You will manage a team of 8–10 professionals, overseeing Material Master Data, Bill of Materials, Routings, and Equipment Master Data. The position requires strong leadership, operational oversight, and stakeholder engagement to standardise processes, improve data quality, and support automation and system upgrades. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a critical business area, shaping the future of engineering data management in a global organisation. Willingness to travel internationally as this role requires close interactions across the manufacturing sites. We are unable to sponsor for this role. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the immediate vision and roadmap for Engineering MDM, ensuring alignment with the current Transformation Programme targets. Drive change and innovation in how we manage Engineering master data through improved tooling, processes, and data quality standards. Manage and mentor a team of 8–10 engineers and professionals across global sites. Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering MDM team, including audit, cleansing, and enhancement of data structures, taxonomies, and mapping. Ensure timely execution of data migration, cleansing, and validation activities during system upgrades or transformation initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance: Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and IT teams, serving as the primary liaison for engineering change management and master data requirements. Champion engineering master data governance and compliance, influencing stakeholders to adopt best practices aligned with global data governance objectives. Project Delivery: Lead projects and oversee master data requirements for key initiatives, including automation of manual processes for Material Master and Equipment Master data, Warehouse Management System enhancements, and Bill of Material setup improvements. Qualifications Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience managing master data in large, global manufacturing or engineering organisations Demonstrated team leadership and people management skills Expertise in Material Master Data, Bill of Materials, Routings, and Equipment Master Data Product Lifecycle Management (Teamcenter) experience Engineering Change Management knowledge SAP proficiency (essential) Competencies: Strong leadership and analytical problem-solving abilities Capability to manage multiple priorities under pressure Global mindset with cross-cultural working experience Additional Information We offer… Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective. Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc) Grade: 13 Employee Group: Permanent Global Region: Global

Responsibilities

The Engineering MDM Manager will lead the SAP Engineering Master Data Management pillar, overseeing data accuracy and standardization across global manufacturing sites. They will manage a team of 8-10 professionals while driving key deliverables for the company's transformation program.