Data Analyst - Electronics Manufacturing

Matchtech; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in Lancashire seeks a Data Analyst with an Electronics background. This role focuses on leveraging data to optimize low-volume production processes, improve efficiency, and ensure quality. Responsibilities include analyzing complex datasets, developing data-driven solutions, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a strong background in data analysis and experience in manufacturing environments. This is a 12-month contract position based mostly onsite.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data analysis processes.
• Background in Electronic Engineering is essential.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex datasets from various production stages.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement in manufacturing.
• Develop data-driven solutions to enhance production efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams for actionable insights.
• Design dashboards and reports to communicate findings clearly.
• Enhance data collection methods and practices.
• Contribute to performance measurement frameworks.
• Mentor junior data analysis team members.

Skills

Data analysis

Electronic Engineering background

Experience in Manufacturing environment

Job description

Location: Bolton (mostly onsite)

Duration: 12 month contract

Rate: 65ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role details

Our client, a leading defence company, are looking for a Data Analyst with an Electronics background, to join their manufacturing division on a contract basis. This pivotal role will be crucial in leveraging data to optimize their low-volume production processes for complex defence electronics, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Analysing complex datasets from various stages of the electronics production lifecycle.
• Identifying trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, test results, and supply chain data.
• Developing and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product reliability.
• Collaborating with electronics engineers, production teams, and quality assurance specialists to translate data insights into actionable improvements.
• Designing and creating compelling dashboards and reports to communicate complex data findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Proactively seeking opportunities to enhance data collection methods, tools, and overall data management practices within our low-volume production environment.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of robust performance measurement frameworks across various production areas.
• Potentially guiding and mentoring junior members of the data analysis team.

Key Skills

• Experience in data analysis
• Electronic Engineering background
• Experience working in Manufacturing environment