PDM Technician SAP SME

Edwards Vacuum; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Bristol is seeking a PDM SAP SME to own product data creation and BOM maintenance for full systems, buildable assemblies and spares. You will lead SAP data integrity, routings, and documentation, and investigate cross-functional data issues with root-cause analysis.

You will train engineers and collaborators, coordinate with the Global SAP team, and ensure revision-controlled BOM structures are accurate and accessible. On-site role supporting manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience in SAP data management and BOM handling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide SAP SME support for creation and maintenance of BOMs for full systems, buildable assemblies and spares.
• Develop and improve PDM standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Atlas Copco Global SAP Team on complex SAP queries/projects.
• Train new starters in SAP within Engineering functions.
• Maintain, convert and structure Bills of Materials with revision control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Data handling

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your role

As a PDM Technician SAP SME, your mission is to role provide SAP subject matter expertise for the creation and maintenance of product data, including Bills of Materials (BOMs) for full systems, buildable assemblies and spares. The role requires strong knowledge of routings, documentation, and assembly structures, and takes the lead in investigating cross-functional data issues, identifying root causes and presenting practical solutions. You will report to the PDM Team Lead.

You will

• Be the PDM SAP SME (Subject Matter Expert) looking to resolve internal and external team queries.
• Develops, implements and continuously improves PDM standards and procedures
• Come up with and support local SAP Process Improvements
• Liase with the Atlas Copco Global SAP Team in support of finding solutions to complex SAP queries/projects.
• Train and introduce SAP to new starters in the Engineering functions.
• Creation maintenance, and conversion of Bills of Materials.
• Work closely with a variety of departments to ensure the rules for structuring BOMs for a product are understood, recorded, and revision controlled.

To succeed, you will need

• Expert SAP Understanding and Experience
• Experience of training and developing others
• Experience of initiating Continuous-/Process Improvements
• Great attention to detail and ability to concentrate for extended periods
• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• The ability to manage and process high volumes of data accurately
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a production/manufacturing environment
• Great Microsoft Excel knowledge and experience with other Office365 programs
• Able to manage own workload and meet deadlines.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.