Data Expert (f/m/d)

Heitkamp & Thumann Group; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heitkamp & Thumann Group in Düsseldorf is seeking a data engineering role to build and run a group-wide data architecture that connects information from different systems and turns it into reliable data products for reporting, analytics and AI.

This role combines hands-on data engineering with collaboration across local sites, central functions and external partners, with a hybrid work model and about 20–30% travel to H&T sites in Germany, Europe, the US and Asia.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, IT systems, data engineering, industrial engineering, or a comparable field.
• Experience in data engineering, data platform operations, IT integration; knowledge of cloud data pipelines and monitoring.
• German and English business fluency.
• Experience with ERP, MES or machine data is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate and improve our group-wide data platform and integration layer, including monitoring and performance optimisation.
• Connect data from diverse sources and improve data quality; develop a shared semantic understanding of key information.
• Establish practical data governance with clear ownership, documentation and standards.
• Translate business needs into governed, ready-to-use data products for reporting, analytics and AI.
• Support local sites with onboarding, training and technical guidance; collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to extend solutions to additional sources and locations.

Skills

Data engineering

Data pipelines

Cloud platforms

Monitoring

Data governance

Semantic data models

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MES data

Machine data

Job description

Ready to drive digital innovation in precision manufacturing?

Join our family-owned manufacturing leader as we integrate AI and digital technologies across our global operations. We're transforming how we approach drug delivery systems, primary packaging, battery technology, and industrial components through smart automation and data-driven solutions.

Make data work across locations. You will help build and run a group-wide data architecture that connects information from different systems and turns it into reliable data products for reporting, analytics and AI. This role combines hands-on data engineering with collaboration: you will work with local application experts, central functions and external partners to make data easier to use while respecting the needs of individual sites.

Your impact

• Help design, implement, operate and improve our H&T Group wide data platform and integration layer, including monitoring, incident resolution and performance optimisation.
• Connect data from diverse sources, work with colleagues to improve data quality and develop a shared semantic understanding of key information.
• Establish practical data governance: clear ownership, documentation and standards for reliable data delivery.
• Translate business needs into governed, ready-to-use data products for reporting, analytics and AI.
• Support local sites with onboarding, training and technical guidance; work with vendors and stakeholders to extend solutions to additional sources and locations.

What you bring

• A degree in computer science, IT systems, data engineering, industrial engineering or a comparable field.
• Professional experience in data engineering, data platform operations or IT integration, and a solid understanding of cloud platforms, data pipelines and monitoring.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality and semantic data models; the ability to turn business requirements into usable data products.
• Confidence working with data from different systems. Experience with industrial data sources such as ERP, MES or machine data would be valuable.
• Clear communication skills for advising stakeholders, documenting solutions and enabling colleagues across locations.
• Business-fluent German and English.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is welcome.
• You work carefully with data, enjoy solving problems hands-on and can bring structure to a changing technical landscape.

Working at H&T

This is a full-time role based in Düsseldorf, with a hybrid working model in line with Group policy. Expect approximately 20–30% travel to H&T sites in Germany, Europe, the US and Asia. Occasional flexibility for calls across time zones is part of the role.