Functional Business Consultant* - Engineering and PLM

Company Description

Imagine a place where your contributions lead to real impact. Welcome to TOMRA, where innovation and sustainability are at the core of our mission. From all corners of the world, we transform how we obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources. With innovation at our core, we develop and manufacture sensor-based sorting technologies for the global recycling and waste management industry. Our success is reflected in more than 9,000 sorting units installed and a presence in over 100 countries - making TOMRA Recycling a trusted partner for customers around the globe. 

At TOMRA, we encourage a culture of purpose, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our teams are empowered to make a real impact - driven by passion, guided by responsibility, and inspired by innovation we make a shared commitment to sustainability. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel creativity, and we actively cultivate an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and heard.

Job Description

As Functional Business Consultant – Engineering & PLM, you are responsible for the end‑to‑end engineering processes and system capabilities across CAD, PDM, PLM, and ERP integration.

Your primary focus is to ensure a coherent, governed engineering system landscape, while supporting daily operations and driving future‑oriented PLM initiatives.

You act as the functional bridge between Engineering, Operations, and ISM, combining process understanding, system expertise, and conceptual thinking.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Engineering Process Ownership

• Own and improve end‑to‑end Engineering and R&D processes
• Act as key ISM partner for Engineering and Product Development
• Ensure alignment with Operations and Manufacturing

PLM & System Landscape Governance

• Establish and enforce governance for CAD, PDM, and PLM systems
• Ensure consistency of engineering data, structures, and processes
• Provide oversight for distributed system ownership in the business

Solution Design & PLM Development

• Translate business requirements into coherent system and process solutions
• Develop concepts for PLM capabilities, product structures, and change processes
• Evaluate process and technical fit pragmatically across systems

Operations Support & System Stability

• Support daily operations across CAD, PDM, PLM, and ERP-related processes
• Ensure system stability and coordinate issue resolution
• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers

PLM Initiatives & Cross-Functional Integration

• Represent ISM in PLM initiatives and projects
• Ensure integration with ERP and downstream processes
• Enable smooth transition from Engineering to Operations

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Engineering / R&D processes
• Experience with CAD, PDM, and ideally PLM systems
• Experience in ERP integration (e.g. BOM, part management, engineering change management)
• Ability to work across heterogeneous system landscapes
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking combined with hands‑on mindset
• Act as domain authority for Engineering and PLM within ISM
• Shape PLM strategy and roadmap together with business stakeholders
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills
• Very good English skills

Additional Information

What will you get in return for all the great things you bring to the table?

• 30 days of annual leave
• Subsidized company pension plan
• Subsidized group accident insurance
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours 
• Opportunity to purchase TOMRA shares at a discounted rate
• Employee discounts for various online shops via Corporate Benefits
• Company (e-)bike leasing
• Subsidy for gym memberships
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for Women, LGBTQ, and Roots
• Health management programs
• On-site canteen and parking garage

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? 

Please send your CV, a few words about yourself, and your motivation for this position and joining TOMRA in the "Message to manager" field.

Application Process: We will review applications throughout the posting period and expect to start first-round interviews from early August 2026 onwards.

*Tomra does not differentiate on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, religion, color, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age and other protected statuses as given by applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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