Master Data Management Engineer-00138561
Job Title: Master Data Management EngineerLocation: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.Salary: £44,907 + depending on experienceWho we are:Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.Job Description:The Air Support and Services function are looking for a highly motivated Engineer to join Project Sentinel. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Project Sentinel, a strategic initiative focused on cleansing, validating, and maintaining the business’s engineering data in preparation for the launch of a new ERP system across the business.In this role you will primarily perform tasks as a practitioner in a brand new Master Data Management system within Air, ensuring records can be generated and maintained using the business' Master Data. You will ensure engineering data integrity, consistency, and readiness, enabling a seamless ERP system launch and supporting long-term operational excellence.You will be embedded into the Engineering parts data team within Sentinel, with an opportunity to learn and perform in other areas of Sentinel which has a wider scope to enact data quality improvements.Core duties:Support the cleansing, validation, and standardisation of engineering data in our new Master Data Management system and across multiple Source Engineering systemsIdentify, analyse, and resolve data quality issues including duplication, inconsistency, incompleteness, and formatting errorsUnderstand and implement data management principlesCollaborate with Engineering, Support, Operations, IT, and key project stakeholders to utilise data governance standards and best practicesUtilise and maintain data validation rules and quality control proceduresProduce & update documentation including Work Instructions and Functional Operations documentationMonitor ongoing data integrity and implement continuous improvement initiatives post data primeYour Skills and Experience:Degree in any STEM subject, preference being Engineering based qualificationsUnderstanding of Engineering data structures & data management such as BOMs, technical specifications, Data Management systems, etc.Proficiency in data analysis/analytical tools e.g., Excel, SQL, TableauThe Engineering Parts Data team:The Engineering Parts Data Team within Project Sentinel plays a vital role in improving the quality, accuracy, and integrity of engineering data across the business. Embedded within a strategic programme supporting the implementation of a new ERP system, the team is responsible for cleansing, validating, creating, and maintaining master engineering data to ensure operational readiness and long-term business success. Team members work collaboratively to identify and resolve data challenges, enhance data governance practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. With opportunities to contribute across wider Sentinel activities, the team combines engineering expertise, analytical thinking, and strong problem-solving skills to deliver meaningful business outcomes.Why BAE Systems?Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.A place where everyone can thrive:We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Closing Date: 28th October 2026We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.#LI-AB1#LI-Hybrid
Engineering
GB-ENG-LAN-Warton
28/Oct/26, 10:59:00 PM

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