Senior Smart Factory Analyst – Ops & Digitalization

Yanfeng Spain Automotive Interior Systems SL.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Operations & Digitalization Analyst in Novi, MI to bridge manufacturing operations with digital technologies. You will analyze data across MES, ERP, and logistics to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

You will collaborate with operations, IT, and supply chain stakeholders, develop reports and dashboards using Power BI, and support regional manufacturing with data-driven insights. Travel may be required to USA and Mexico facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and knowledge of logistics and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; ability to interpret large data sets.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Support production teams through data analysis, KPI monitoring, and process optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with plant management, production supervisors, quality, logistics, and engineering teams.
• Define requirements to create reports and visualizations using Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Transform operational data into actionable insights for management.
• Travel to USA and Mexico facilities; occasional European travel may occur.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Independence & Initiative

Customer-Oriented Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

SQL databases

Data modeling

APIs

Job description

Yanfeng is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Operations & Digitalization Analyst in Novi, MI to bridge manufacturing operations with digital technologies. You will analyze data across MES, ERP, and logistics to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

You will collaborate with operations, IT, and supply chain stakeholders, develop reports and dashboards using Power BI, and support regional manufacturing with data-driven insights. Travel may be required to USA and Mexico facilities.