Manager, Manufacturing Engineering / Master Data

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Manager, Master Data to lead a team responsible for ERP master data accuracy, governance, and strategic use across the organization. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and IT to ensure data integrity and standardized processes that improve business execution.

The role focuses on governance, data quality, and PMMO/material grouping support, with the aim of driving cross-functional alignment and planning parameter consistency across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related technical discipline; equivalent combo of education/experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in Operations, Materials Management, Inventory Management, ERP/MRP, Master Data, or related functions.
• Strong leadership with ability to communicate, influence, and lead across multiple levels and teams.
• Change agent who can transform the organization and maintain engagement.
• Leads process improvement initiatives with little direction.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the Master Data team, aligning priorities with business objectives.
• Develops, coaches, and evaluates team members to support performance and engagement.
• Establishes standard processes, controls, reporting, and documentation for execution and compliance.
• Governs domain data including BOMs, routings, customer and vendor data across sites.
• Oversees governance of ERP master data, planning data, and data quality reviews.
• Partners with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, IT and others to resolve data issues and improve processes.
• Drives dashboards, metrics, and reports to monitor data quality and process effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

ERP/MRP

Master Data

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain/Business

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Manager, Master Data (Manager, Manufacturing Engineering)

Job Code: 45436

Job Location: All Locations

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Manager, Master Data leads the team responsible for the accuracy, consistency, governance, and strategic use of ERP master data and related transactional data across the organization. This role supports operational and planning performance by driving data quality, process standardization, and cross-functional alignment across multiple sites.

The Manager partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Program Management, Contracts, Finance, and IT to ensure effective master data governance, planning parameter alignment, PMMO/material grouping support, and sales order data accuracy. This role also leads the development and implementation of standard processes, reporting, controls, and documentation to improve ERP data integrity and business execution.

Essential Functions:

Leadership & Functional Oversight

• Provides leadership and direction to the Master Data team, establishing priorities that align with business and functional objectives.
• Develops, coaches, and evaluates team members to support performance, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Establishes and maintains standard processes, controls, reporting, and documentation to support effective execution and compliance.
• Provides functional guidance and governance to site and cross-functional teams responsible for maintaining domain data, including BOMs, routings, customer data, and vendor data.

Master Data Governance & Data Quality

• Oversees the governance, maintenance, accuracy, and integrity of ERP master data and related planning data.
• Leads data quality reviews, audits, and exception management activities to identify and resolve inaccuracies and inconsistencies.
• Partners with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, IT, and other stakeholders to resolve data-related issues and improve process performance.
• Collaborates with business and IT teams to develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reports used to monitor data quality and process effectiveness.

Planning Systems & Process Integration

• Supports integration of master data and planning parameters with ERP/MRP, Demand Planning, Material/Production Planning, and SIOP processes.
• Leads or supports initiatives that improve ERP data governance, planning integration, and process standardization across the organization.

PMMO / Material Grouping Governance

• Provides leadership to team members supporting PMMO-related material grouping across programs and sites.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of standard work, reporting, and governance processes related to PMMO and material grouping activities, with an emphasis on reducing group exceptions across the division.

Sales Order Data Management

• Provides oversight to team members responsible for sales order entry governance and sales order data accuracy within ERP systems.
• Establishes and maintains controls and audit practices for sales order creation, maintenance, and validation to support accurate downstream planning and execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, or other related technical discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience or additional years of directly related experience may also be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in Operations, Materials Management, Inventory Management, ERP/MRP, Master Data, or related functions.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate, influence, and lead across multiple levels, teams, and business units.
• Change agent and leader who can help transform the organization and maintain a high level of engagement.
• Leads process improvement initiatives with little to no direction and supervision.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in master data management with a solid understanding of how key master data fields impact MRP highly desired.
• Experience in Material and Production Planning.
• Knowledge of defense program data desired.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or APICS certification desired.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is US$129,500.00 MIN - US$229,500.00 MAX. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Ohio, and Vermont is US$115,500.00 MIN - US$205,500.00 MAX. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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