System Engineer-Electronics and Manufacturing Analytics

Positiv Cohort; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Positiv Cohort is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the electronics production team. The role focuses on turning complex datasets into actionable insights to drive operational excellence and improve product reliability.

The candidate will analyze data across design, manufacturing, testing, and supply chain stages, develop dashboards, and collaborate with electronics engineers, production teams, and QA. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronic engineering, systems engineering, or manufacturing analytics.
• Strong proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Python, MATLAB).
• Familiarity with electronics production environments and lifecycle stages.
• Experience with performance metrics, test coverage, and fault isolation strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Insight Generation: Analyze datasets across the electronics production lifecycle.
• Process Optimization: Develop data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineers, production teams, and QA to translate insights into improvements.
• Reporting & Communication: Design dashboards and reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Data Infrastructure & Governance: Improve data collection and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Potentially guide junior analysts or engineers.

Skills

Electronic engineering

Systems engineering

Manufacturing analytics

Power BI

Python

Excel

MATLAB

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Systems Engineer to join our electronics production team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in electronic engineering and manufacturing, who thrives on turning complex datasets into actionable insights that drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis & Insight Generation
  • Analyze complex datasets across the electronics production lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, testing, and supply chain stages.
  • Identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities in production and test processes.
• Process Optimization
  • Develop and implement data-driven solutions to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product reliability.
  • Contribute to the development of robust performance measurement frameworks across production areas.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with electronics engineers, production teams, and quality assurance specialists to translate insights into tangible improvements.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-backed recommendations.
• Reporting & Communication
  • Design and deliver compelling dashboards and reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Communicate findings clearly to drive decision-making and strategic planning.
• Data Infrastructure & Governance
  • Proactively enhance data collection methods, tools, and management practices in a low-volume production environment.
  • Ensure data integrity and usability across systems.
• Mentorship & Leadership
  • Potentially guide and mentor junior data analysts or engineers, fostering a culture of analytical excellence.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in electronic engineering, systems engineering, or manufacturing analytics.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Python, MATLAB).
• Familiarity with electronics production environments and lifecycle stages.
• Experience with performance metrics, test coverage, and fault isolation strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.