Data Management Engineer

New Electronics; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization is seeking a Data Management Engineer located in the UK. This role includes responsibilities like improving data collection processes and ensuring data integrity across products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Defence/Aerospace industry, experience in data analysis, and proficiency in tools like Excel and PowerBI. Competitive salary up to £50,000 along with a hybrid working model and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with Defence/Aerospace industry.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across departments.
• Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and improvement of data collection processes.
• Ensure integration of real-life data into product models.
• Collate data into actionable feeds for Sales & Operations Planning.

Skills

Data collection methodologies

Statistical analysis

Excel

PowerBI

Influencing stakeholders

Education

Experience as a Support Engineer or Data Analyst

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Stevenage

Within theCustomer Support and Services (CSS)team, there is a vital opening for aData Management Engineer. In this role, you will take ownership of how data is collected and analysed in-service. The results of this continued analysis will drive refinement into product support modelling, support reliability assessments and deliver critical insights to our domestic and global customers. You will be the bridge between real-life field data and our long‑term engineering strategy.

Salary

Up to £50,000 depending on experience

Location

Stevenage/Bristol/Bolton

Dynamic (hybrid) working

2 days per week on‑site due to workload classification

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

The opportunity:

• Process development: Lead the development and continuous improvement of data collection and related processes across our in‑service products, focusing on usage, failures, end user damage and maintenance trends.
• Predictive Modelling: Ensure real‑life data is integrated into product models through a rigorous annual update process also linking into the Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) teams planning support packages for equipment to be delivered ensuring data is consistent across the product life cycle.
• S&OP Integration: Collate and transform complex data into actionable feeds for the Sales & Operations Planning process.
• Collaboration: Partner with Project Design Authorities (DA), Quality, Repair, Reliability, Integrated Logistic Support and Manufacturing teams to build and utilise a seamless and accurate data set.
• Data collection: Ensure all data relevant to reliability is collated and presented to the Reliability and Support Teams to conduct analysis.
• Customer Engagement: Work directly with customers, asset management teams, Product Support and ILS teams to identify new data sources and improve the depth of our trend analysis.

What we’re looking for from you:

Essential

• Technical Background: Experience as a Support Engineer or Data Analyst within Defence/Aerospace industry.
• Data Proficiency: Strong skills in data collection methodologies and statistical analysis to identify trends and anomalies. Strong Excel skill are required for this role with experience in PowerBI beneficial.
• Influence: Ability to work cross‑functionally and influence stakeholders across different departments to ensure data quality.
• Process Mindset: Familiarity with creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data integrity.

Desirable

• Good understanding of missile / weapon systems and their constituent elements, and operational context in which they are employed.
• Experience working in Systems Design / Sub‑System Design would be beneficial.
• Experience working with DE&S and UK MOD customer would be beneficial.

Our company

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