Data Analyst - Switchgear

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

The Switchgear Data Analyst plays a critical role in enabling data-driven decision making across the switch gear assembly operations. This role owns the collection, analysis, and visualization of Switchgear performance data, including throughput, utilization/downtimes, reworks, labor efficiency, and capacity. The analyst partners closely with the Director of Switchgear, Operations Managers, quality team and the Switchgear Engineering team to support process implementation, standardization, and control.

This role ensures that daily data are translated into actionable insights that drive throughput, cost reduction, and continuous improvement in a timely manner.

Please note:

This position requires 100% in‑office presence in our Surrey offices and does not offer remote work.

• Collect, clean, validate, and analyze Switchgear data from OEE, MES, ERP (Syte Line), and manual sources to generate accurate performance insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools, providing daily, weekly, and monthly visibility into production performance.
• Monitor and evaluate KPIs including on time start, production plan attainment, utilization, reworks, throughput, labor efficiency, and capacity.
• Support the Switchgear leadership team in identifying bottlenecks, trends, and systemic issues.
• Provide detailed root‑cause data analysis for downtime, quality issues, delays, or process instability.
• Participate in process implementation and process control activities, including validation of standard work, cycle times, routings, load balancing, and line balancing.
• Assist with configuration and optimization of MES to ensure accurate data capture and alignment with real workflows.
• Support the rollout of new process standards, automation cells, and engineering changes by providing required data analysis and control tools.
• Collaborate with Planning on capacity modeling, production forecasting, and scenario simulations for load balancing across work centers.
• Create automated reporting systems and alert mechanisms to flag performance risks to Operations Managers and the Director of Switchgear.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, supporting CI teams with data modeling, statistical analysis, and project tracking.
• Ensure data integrity, documentation consistency, and alignment with company-wide reporting standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing analytics, operations analysis, industrial engineering, or similar role.
• Strong experience with ERP systems (Infor Syte Line preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and data visualization tools.
• Strong skills in SQL, data manipulation, and database structures are an asset.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably in Switchgear (mechanical and electrical assembly).
• Familiarity with OEE, MES, single piece flow and assembly line monitoring systems is preferred.
• Experience supporting process implementation, process control, or standard work documentation is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations and actions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence operational leaders through data storytelling.

Compensation offered for this role will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full…