Production Data Analyst; Emirati Talent

About EDGE Group

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defense and emerging technologies. The company spans more than 35 specialized companies and multiple centers of excellence, and is purpose-built to move fast, giving its people autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Data Analyst – You will be responsible for collecting, validating, analyzing, and reporting production-related data to support dashboards, management reports, operational reviews, and decision-making. The role involves working with ERP systems including SAP/MES, databases, production records, KPI data, manpower data, OLE/OEE data, PR data, quality records, material and consumable data, internal and external support inputs, and other operational sources to ensure information is accurate, traceable, consistent, and useful for improving production performance, department control, and management visibility.

• Collect, validate, and analyze production data from ERP/SAP/MES systems, databases, and operational sources.
• Develop, maintain, and automate dashboards and reports using Power BI, SQL, Power Query, and Excel.
• Monitor and report on key production KPIs including OEE/OLE, productivity, downtime, quality, and manpower utilization.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity through validation and cross‑functional source verification.
• Identify trends, performance gaps, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities through data‑driven analysis.
• Support management decision‑making through dashboards, insights, variance analysis, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and other stakeholders to improve reporting and data visibility.
• Drive reporting automation, process improvements, and continuous enhancement of data management practices.

• 0–4 years of experience in data analysis, business analysis, reporting, dashboard development, reporting automation, ERP data support, operations analysis, or a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Electrical), or a related field.

• Experience in a fast‑paced, structured, cross‑functional, production, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, finance, project, or operational environment with exposure to ERP systems, SAP/MES, databases, Power BI, Excel, Power Query, SQL, KPI reporting, dashboard development, reporting automation, data validation, management reporting, and cross‑functional data flow analysis.
• Training or certification in Power BI, advanced Excel, Power Query, SQL, database management, ERP/SAP reporting, data visualization, business intelligence, statistics, process improvement, production analytics, operations analytics, data governance, reporting automation, or data modelling.

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax‑free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children. The company also offers extensive learning opportunities through its academy and digital platform, strong career guidance, and freedom to innovate alongside world‑class talent.

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EDGE is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.