Manufacturing Data Analyst: Lean KPIs & Process Optimization

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Anduril Industries' Digital Manufacturing team is seeking a Data Analyst to join our manufacturing operations optimization efforts. You will analyze production data, guide strategies, and collaborate with multiple functions to drive cost reductions, quality improvements, and scalable processes.

You will apply advanced analytics, build dashboards, and help ensure manufacturability of new products while aligning with business goals and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Data Science, Software Engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred (MBA or MS Engineering).
• Experience and expertise developing insights and solutions using data visualization tools: Python, Typescript, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, PLTR Foundry, MS VBA, etc...
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing strategy or analysis role, with a track record of tangible insights and their implementations that drove results.

Responsibilities

• Work with manufacturing leadership to develop and implement manufacturing strategies that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Conduct detailed analysis of manufacturing data, including production metrics, process flow, and resource utilization, to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of manufacturing strategies with overall business objectives.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to keep our manufacturing processes at the cutting edge.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of manufacturing processes and strategies for continuous improvement.
• Lead and facilitate kaizen, lean manufacturing, or six sigma initiatives to optimize production processes.
• Provide strategic input into capacity planning and workforce management to ensure scalability of operations.
• Implement and refine manufacturing KPIs to measure performance and drive accountability.
• Support new product development from a manufacturing perspective, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Manufacturing analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Data storytelling

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Industrial Eng or related

Masters preferred (MBA or MS Eng)

Tools

Python

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

PLTR Foundry

MS VBA

Job description

Anduril Industries' Digital Manufacturing team is seeking a Data Analyst to join our manufacturing operations optimization efforts. You will analyze production data, guide strategies, and collaborate with multiple functions to drive cost reductions, quality improvements, and scalable processes.

You will apply advanced analytics, build dashboards, and help ensure manufacturability of new products while aligning with business goals and industry best practices.