Manufacturing Data Analytics Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking a contract Data & Performance Engineer to support data management, reporting, and process improvement initiatives across the organization. This role will be responsible for owning and maintaining data reporting tools, developing and enhancing Power BI dashboards, analyzing performance trends, and partnering with IT and business stakeholders to improve data visibility and reporting capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience working with large data sets, proficiency in Power BI, and a demonstrated ability to apply Lean principles to improve workflows and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage data reporting processes, tools, and dashboards to support business performance tracking.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports for operational and strategic use.
• Analyze data and report out on performance trends, key metrics, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to develop, improve, and automate reporting solutions in Power BI and related systems.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting platforms.
• Identify reporting gaps and recommend solutions to improve data accessibility and decision-making.
• Support the design and implementation of Lean workflows and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document reporting processes, dashboard logic, and data definitions for ongoing support and sustainability.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support operational performance improvements.
• Assist in standardizing metrics, reporting structures, and workflow processes across teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other technical field.
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience with reporting and data visualization.
• Strong data management and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate performance trends.
• Experience collaborating with IT and business stakeholders on reporting or system enhancement projects.
• Knowledge of Lean principles, process improvement methodologies, or workflow optimization.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a contract role while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PowerBI's
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or other performance-driven environments.
• Familiarity with SQL, Excel, Power Query, DAX, or other reporting and analytics tools.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and KPI development.
• Knowledge of data governance and reporting best practices.