Manufacturing Data Analyst

Ascentt; Indiana, Iowa (PA, LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A data analytics and AI firm is seeking a Manufacturing Data Analyst/Senior Data Analyst to drive data transformation in manufacturing plants. This role involves on-site engagement to map operations and analyze production data, requiring 6+ years in data roles and strong consultative skills. The ideal candidate will help identify quick-win opportunities and translate complex data into actionable insights. This position is highly on-site and offers the chance to make a real impact in the industrial sector.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data-focused roles.
• Strong foundation in data warehousing, modeling, and structures.
• Experience with manufacturing/industrial data is preferred.
• Strong consultative skills for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site at manufacturing plants to understand operations.
• Map and analyze plant operations and production data.
• Conduct current-state assessments and build data glossaries.
• Identify high-impact opportunities for micro-transformations.

Skills

Data Warehousing

Data Modeling

Data Analysis

Data Governance

Consultative Skills

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Snowflake

Azure

AWS

ETL

Data Pipelines

Job description

Ascentt is building cutting-edge data analytics & AI/ML solutions for global automotive and manufacturing leaders. We turn enterprise data into real-time decisions using advanced machine learning and GenAI. Our team solves hard engineering problems at scale, with real-world industry impact. We’re hiring passionate builders to shape the future of industrial intelligence.

Role Overview

Are you someone who thrives at the intersection of data and real-world operations? We’re looking for a Manufacturing Data Analyst / Senior Data Analyst to drive a large-scale data transformation initiative across manufacturing plants—working directly on the ground where impact truly happens.

What You’ll Do

• Work on-site at manufacturing plants to understand operations firsthand
• Map and analyze plant operations, shop floor, and production data
• Conduct current-state assessments and build data glossaries
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, plant teams, and leadership
• Identify high-impact, quick-win opportunities (micro-transformations)
• Act as a trusted data consultant, not just a developer

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in data-focused roles
• Strong foundation in:
• • Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Data Structures
  • Data Mapping, Data Analysis
  • Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Glossary
• Experience with manufacturing / plant / industrial data (highly preferred)
• Strong consultative skills: stakeholder management, process mapping, requirements gathering, data strategy
• Ability to translate complex data into simple business language

Tools & Technologies (Must Have)

SQL, Python, Power BI / Tableau, Snowflake, Azure / AWS, ETL, Data Pipelines

Industry Experience (Important)

Manufacturing, Automotive, Industrial, Supply Chain, Production, Heavy Industry

Nice-to-Have

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, IIoT, Smart Factory, Industry 4.0

Location & Travel

• Highly on-site role
• Preferred: Kentucky, Indiana, North Carolina (Raleigh)
• Open to candidates willing to travel frequently or relocate

Why This Role?

This isn’t a typical data role.

You’ll be:

• Building trust with plant teams
• Driving real transformation from the ground up
• Acting as a bridge between data strategy and shop-floor execution