Equipment Innovation & Optimization Analyst

IRB USA Inspire Resources; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Brands seeks a detail-oriented equipment systems specialist to evaluate, test, and integrate equipment to improve restaurant operations. You will collect and analyze data on specifications, performance, capacity, and space planning while coordinating with OE directors and cross-functional partners.

You will track issues, validate data quality, and develop findings for leadership review, supporting deployment decisions and continuous improvement across multiple brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, equipment, restaurant operations, engineering, testing, space planning, or related work in QSR or hospitality industries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; ability to organize, validate, analyze, and present data.

Responsibilities

• Follow approved testing processes for equipment tests (ETAP).
• Support development of equipment systems meeting screening criteria.
• Gather requirements, compare equipment options, and document findings for suppliers.

Skills

Data analysis

Equipment testing

Space planning

Time-and-motion studies

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Inspire Brands seeks a detail-oriented equipment systems specialist to evaluate, test, and integrate equipment to improve restaurant operations. You will collect and analyze data on specifications, performance, capacity, and space planning while coordinating with OE directors and cross-functional partners.

You will track issues, validate data quality, and develop findings for leadership review, supporting deployment decisions and continuous improvement across multiple brands.