Data Analyst - Electronics Manufacturing

Bolton
6 months ago
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Location: Bolton (mostly onsite)

Duration: 12 month contract

Rate: £65ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role details:

Our client, a leading defence company, are looking for a Data Analyst with an Electronics background, to join their manufacturing division on a contract basis. This pivotal role will be crucial in leveraging data to optimize their low-volume production processes for complex defence electronics, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Analysing complex datasets from various stages of the electronics production lifecycle.
Identifying trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, test results, and supply chain data.
Developing and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product reliability.
Collaborating with electronics engineers, production teams, and quality assurance specialists to translate data insights into actionable improvements.
Designing and creating compelling dashboards and reports to communicate complex data findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Proactively seeking opportunities to enhance data collection methods, tools, and overall data management practices within our low-volume production environment.
Contributing to the development and implementation of robust performance measurement frameworks across various production areas.
Potentially guiding and mentoring junior members of the data analysis team.

Key Skills

Experience in data analysis
Electronic Engineering background
Experience working in Manufacturing environment

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