Principal Engineer - Central Data (ERP Focus)

ZipRecruiter; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Engineer to enhance data integrity and ERP systems. This role involves defining tools and processes to optimize master data quality, supporting engineering and manufacturing teams, and solving real-time problems. The ideal candidate will have a strong ERP background, particularly in SAP, and a passion for process improvement. Join a forward-thinking engineering organization that values detail-oriented and collaborative individuals, and contribute to shaping the data landscape while enjoying exceptional benefits and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to £2,500

14% total pension contribution

Paid overtime & flexible leave

Enhanced parental leave policies

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support daily SAP/ERP-related issues and improve master data quality.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance ERP output.

Skills

ERP system experience

Analytical mindset

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Principal Engineer - Central Data (ERP Focus)

Location: Stevenage or Bolton
Salary: Circa £47,000 + Bonus + Exceptional Benefits
Hybrid working: 3-4 days/week on-site

Are you passionate about process improvement, data integrity, and ERP systems? A leading engineering organisation is looking for a Principal Engineer to join their Central Data team - helping define tools, processes, and audit strategies to improve master data quality and planning output.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented, collaborative individual with ERP experience who enjoys optimising systems, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting engineering and manufacturing teams with Real Time problem solving.

Why apply?

• Annual bonus up to £2,500
• 14% total pension contribution (employer + employee)
• Paid overtime & flexible leave (up to 15 extra days)
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Excellent on-site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking
• Direct influence on ERP tooling, master data and operational excellence

What you'll be doing:

• Act as first-line support for daily SAP/ERP-related issues
• Define and execute audit strategies for master data (materials, BOMs, routings)
• Use SAP to extract, analyse and interpret data; present cause-and-effect insights
• Work with engineering and planning teams to improve MRP output and data integrity
• Align engineering processes with best practices to enhance ERP system output
• Support the Operational Excellence workstream focused on master data
• Create and maintain routing times for accurate SAP capacity planning
• Develop functional specs and user guides; support testing, training, and releases
• Collaborate with third-party support partners to optimise SAP functionality
• Generate and distribute KPI reports and performance dashboards

What we're looking for:

• HNC or equivalent qualification
• ERP system experience essential (SAP highly desirable)
• Analytical mindset with a track record of implementing process improvements
• Experience in planning, manufacturing or data governance
• Strong attention to detail and stakeholder communication skills
• APICS supply chain certification is a plus, not a must

If you're a data-driven problem solver with a passion for improving systems and supporting business-critical operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the data landscape of a forward-thinking engineering leader.