Master Data SME

Final Round - Face to face 

 

External Job Description - English

Your Job

We are seeking a motivated and technically sound  Master Data  SME to join our Global Engineering team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in establishment, execution, and continuous improvement of  data  governance practices across Engineering  data  domains, with a primary focus on  Master Data  and Engineering Libraries. This role will ensure  data  integrity, consistency, security, and lifecycle management of critical  data  assets such as Material Master, BOM, Routing, and related engineering  data .

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable accurate, governed, and trusted  data  that supports operational excellence, reporting, digital transformation, and advanced analytics or AI-driven initiatives.

Our Team

We are the Centralized  Master Data  Team supporting global business units across Molex. Our team plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and governance of enterprise  master data , enabling efficient product development, compliance, and scalable business operations.

What You Will Do

• Define and implement  data  governance frameworks, standards, and policies across  Master Data  and Engineering domains
• Standardize processes for  data  creation, enrichment, validation, change management, and retirement
• Govern key domains such as Material Master, BOM, Routing, and Engineering Libraries ensuring consistency across systems
• Establish and maintain  data  ownership, stewardship models, and governance operating structures
• Ensure alignment and  data  consistency between engineering systems (PLM/CAD) and enterprise systems (SAP)
• Define, track, and improve  data  quality metrics, scorecards, and thresholds
• Build and maintain  data  lineage, metadata, and business glossary for improved transparency and traceability
• Implement and monitor  data  classification standards, including sensitive  data  (e.g., PII) in line with compliance requirements
• Enable analytics, automation, and digital initiatives through governed and trusted  data
• Drive governance adoption through stakeholder engagement, training, and collaboration forums

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in  data  governance,  master data  management, or  data  management practices
• Exposure to  data  catalog, metadata management, lineage, classification, and governance tools
• Experience working with enterprise platforms such as SAP ERP, PLM, or CAD systems
• Understanding of  data  lifecycle management, stewardship models, and governance controls
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Business, Engineering, IT, and Governance stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to issue resolution
• Experience supporting digital transformation, automation, or analytics/AI-related initiatives
• Certification such as CDMP or equivalent  data  governance qualification

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with  Master Data  Management tools such as SAP MDG, EBX, Alation, Mendix, or similar platforms
• Exposure to PLM or engineering  data  systems and integrations with enterprise applications
• Hands-on experience with SQL, Power BI, Snowflake, or similar tools
• Knowledge of  data  analysis, querying techniques, and reporting tools
• Understanding of engineering or product lifecycle  data  domains
• Ability to quickly learn new tools, technologies, and evolving  data  practices