Data Analysis jobs in United Arab Emirates

About the role
The Manufacturing S&P (Systems & Processes) team is the backbone of the organisation's manufacturing excellence, innovation, and transformation. The team is structured to focus on four key pillars:

• Manufacturing Excellence: Plant maintenance, production scheduling, product costing, labour efficiency, and system standardisation. Focus on ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining high-quality production processes.
• Manufacturing Innovation: Driving new product introduction (NPI) systems and process development. Manage master data validation and ensure robust process designs for new manufacturing technologies.
• Smart Manufacturing: Integration of advanced solutions like equipment connectivity, order fulfilment, and automation process optimisation. Transitioning to smart processes like paperless systems, predictive maintenance, and MES/ERP integration.
• System & Process Architect: Overarching responsibility for strategic planning, governance, and alignment of manufacturing systems. Driving system and process design and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

The team works collaboratively to achieve a unified goal: enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling digital and automated solutions across all Asian manufacturing sites.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the BE-wide Manufacturing S&P and Automation strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee the integration of smart manufacturing solutions to optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
• Act as the lead architect for system automation and manufacturing process integration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and standardise manufacturing systems and process governance.
• Drive automation initiatives, including equipment connectivity, system optimisation, and process transformation.
• Monitor and analyse KPIs to ensure improvements in labour efficiency, production scheduling, and system performance.
• Address challenges in integrating diverse technologies and processes across multiple sites.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, Operations, Engineering, and external technology vendors.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in manufacturing systems, automation strategy, or process optimization roles.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale manufacturing and automation architectures.
• Experience managing complex projects across multiple sites in a global or regional manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Manufacturing Systems & Processes (S&P), Smart Manufacturing, and Automation integration.
• Strong knowledge of robotics, IoT, MES, ERP systems, and data analytics platforms.
• Proficiency in process integration tools, protocols, and real-time data systems.
• Strategic and innovative thinking to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Leadership and communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management abilities.