Manufacturing Data Analytics Lead

AI Chopping Block; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology leader, seeks a Lead Data Analyst, Manufacturing to guide analytics for product lines and development. You will lead a small team delivering analytical solutions that support day-to-day decisions.

You’ll engage with manufacturing leadership to develop KPIs, improve productivity, reduce costs, and ensure manufacturability of new products. Strong data visualization and cross-functional leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or MS preferred.
• Experience building insights with SQL, Python, Tableau, PowerBI, Foundry.
• 8+ years in manufacturing strategy/analysis driving measurable results.
• 2+ years leading a team or managing cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work with leadership.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Data Analysts to build and maintain analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop manufacturing KPIs to measure performance and drive accountability.
• Support new product development from a manufacturing perspective.
• Identify production improvements to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Document analytic solutions and processes for continuous improvement.
• Lead Kaizen, Lean or Six Sigma initiatives to optimize production processes.

Skills

SQL

Python

Tableau

PowerBI

Palantir Foundry

MS VBA

Team Leadership

Cross-functional PM

Data Visualization

Manufacturing Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Related field

MBA or MS in Engineering

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology leader, seeks a Lead Data Analyst, Manufacturing to guide analytics for product lines and development. You will lead a small team delivering analytical solutions that support day-to-day decisions.

You’ll engage with manufacturing leadership to develop KPIs, improve productivity, reduce costs, and ensure manufacturability of new products. Strong data visualization and cross-functional leadership are essential.