Data Analyst

Data Analyst – Engineering & Manufacturing

Location: Glasgow | Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a commercially minded Data Analyst looking to make a real impact in a high-precision engineering and manufacturing environment? We are hiring for a leading engineering client at their Glasgow site, providing advanced manufacturing solutions across multiple sites in the UK and Poland.

In this role, you will extract, analyse, and transform MRP and operational data into actionable insights and intuitive Power BI dashboards that drive data-led decision-making across engineering and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Insight

• Analyse MRP data including materials, production, inventory, demand planning, capacity, and lead times
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within operational and manufacturing data
• Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Support root cause analysis for operational challenges such as stock shortages, excess inventory, or production inefficiencies

Reporting & Power BI

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
• Ensure reports are accurate, visually intuitive, and aligned with business KPIs
• Build automated and self-service reporting solutions
• Continuously enhance existing reports based on stakeholder feedback
• Support standardisation of core reports and metrics across sites

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with department leads to understand reporting requirements and business challenges
• Act as a trusted data partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Engineering teams
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to a range of audiences

Data Governance & Quality

• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across reports and dashboards
• Document data definitions, metrics, and report logic
• Support improvements in data structures, data flows, and reporting processes
• Highlight data quality issues and work with system owners to resolve them

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• Proven experience in a Data Analyst or Business Intelligence role within manufacturing or engineering
• Strong experience working with MRP/ERP data (materials, BOMs, routings, production orders, inventory)
• Advanced Power BI skills and data modelling
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and transformation
• Ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience with engineering or discrete manufacturing businesses
• Understanding of supply chain, production planning, and inventory management
• Experience handling large, complex datasets across multiple business units
• Exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives

Personal Attributes:

• Curious and proactive, passionate about turning data into insight
• Collaborative and stakeholder-focused
• Comfortable challenging assumptions with evidence
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• Commercially aware with a continuous improvement mindset

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent, full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday)
• Competitive salary
• Benefits including pension, life insurance, private medical healthcare, and employee retail discounts
• 33 days holiday per year (including Christmas closure)
• Stable, long-term role within a growing engineering and manufacturing business

Interested? Click Apply today to take the next step in your career!