Manufacturing Analytics Engineer

Saft; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saft is seeking a data analytics and operations support professional at its Cockeysville site. You will retrieve data, display metrics, and report on business support functions such as purchasing, accounting, and warehousing.

The role includes production system support and 24/7 plant coverage as needed. The ideal candidate has a BS in a technical field, strong SQL and data visualization skills with Microsoft products, and a willingness to learn basic programming.

Qualifications

• BS in a technical discipline or related experience.
• Experience with data processing, analysis, and validation using Microsoft products.
• SQL experience required; data visualization with Microsoft tools preferred.
• Willingness to learn basic programming (C#, ASP.NET, VB).

Responsibilities

• Gather data with business support functions and define efficient collection methods.
• Process, review, and publish data metrics to aid decision making.
• Ensure consistency in data capture, storage, and processing methods.
• Perform data quality validation for analytics data.
• Train users in tools developed by the analytics department.
• Support production uptime and site-level MES implementation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to Digital 4.0 initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Data visualization

Interpersonal communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

BS in technical discipline

Mathematics / Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Navision

Microsoft Office

C#

ASP.NET

Visual Basic

Job description

This person is a member of the in‑house analytics and operational support team. This team is primarily responsible for data collection and analysis of the processes and products manufactured at Saft Cockeysville. This person will be primarily responsible for data retrieval, metrics displays, and data reporting for business support functions such as purchasing, accounting, and warehousing. This person will also be expected to provide production support for ongoing projects.MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER

Responsibilities

• Work with business support functions to determine what data to gather and the most efficient way to collect and transmit this data.
• Process, review, and publish data metrics in a manner that aids in decision making.
• Ensure consistency in data capture, data storage, data transfer, and data processing methodology.
• Perform data quality validation of business support data as produced by analytics department.
• Train users of all levels in the tools developed by the data analytics department.
• Develop systems that are in line with production uptime requirements.
• Support the implementation and operation of a site level Manufacturing Execution System
• Troubleshoot production issues.
• Support Digital 4.0 project initiatives.
• MUST BE US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• BS in a technical discipline, mathematics, computer science, and/or evidence of exceptional experience.
• Experience with data processing, analysis, and validation using Microsoft products is required.
• SQL experience is required.
• Experience with data visualization using Microsoft products.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Navision is helpful.
• Willingness to learn and retain knowledge of basic programming skills is desired in the following: C#, ASP.net, and Visual Basic.
• Excellent interpersonal communication abilities, including written and verbal, with strong emphasis on training users in software and hardware processes.
• Must be available via phone for 24/7 plant support.
• Self-starter with curiosity about processes and products willing to dive into problems.
• Strong sense of team and ability to bridge cross functional groups to achieve desired outcomes.