This contract Staff Data & Analytics Engineer role supports enterprise Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions. Based in San Diego, CA with remote eligibility, the position focuses on building reliable lakehouse-based architectures and turning operational needs into reusable data products.
You will work across complex business systems and data sources, leading data discovery, integration, and transformation efforts. The engagement also emphasizes standardized metrics, semantic modeling, and governance practices to improve consistency, accessibility, and reliability across reporting and analytics.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions for enterprise Supply Chain and Manufacturing operations.
- Lead data discovery, integration, and transformation across complex business systems and data sources.
- Develop and maintain enterprise data models, curated datasets, and reusable data products for reporting and analytics.
- Build and enhance lakehouse architectures using Databricks and Delta Lake with Bronze/Silver/Gold data layers.
- Integrate data from enterprise platforms including ERP, PLM, MES, and MRP systems.
- Establish data modeling, governance, and quality standards to improve data consistency, accessibility, and reliability.
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into scalable data solutions.
- Support development of standardized metrics, semantic models, and analytics frameworks across business functions.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, Business Intelligence Engineering, or Data Architecture.
- Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, SQL, Python/PySpark, and Delta Lake.
- Expertise in dimensional data modeling, semantic modeling, and modern lakehouse architectures.
- Experience designing and implementing Bronze/Silver/Gold data pipelines and transformation frameworks.
- Experience integrating enterprise systems such as ERP, PLM, MES, or MRP.
- Strong understanding of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Procurement business processes and related data.
- Experience developing reliable, scalable, and well-governed enterprise data solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
Technologies
- Databricks
- SQL
- Python
- PySpark
- Delta Lake
- ERP
- PLM
- MES
- MRP
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
- Experience developing enterprise data products for Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Procurement analytics.
- Familiarity with data governance, data quality frameworks, and enterprise data architecture best practices.
Benefits
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Location: San Diego, CA (remote)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80-$95/hour (estimated min $66.50, estimated max $95.00)