Manufacturing Business Analyst

Manufacturing Business Analyst I

Location:

Renton, WA

Job Type: Full-time – Exempt

The Manufacturing Business Analyst I is responsible for supporting data-driven decision-making through business intelligence, reporting, and process automation. This role lives on the production floor but partners closely with ERP, engineering, and other support teams to develop insights, improve processes, and enhance system capabilities. The position emphasizes Power BI dashboard development, Power Automate workflow automation, and ERP data analysis to drive operational efficiency and visibility across the organization.

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, including data modeling, DAX calculations, and visualization best practices.
• Build and support Power Automate flows to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Draft from scratch (and modify stored procedures) that execute complex SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze data from ERP and manufacturing systems.
• Experience working with ERP data structures and translating front-end queries (e.g., BAQs) into backend SQL logic.
• Assist with ERP reporting, data cleanup, and basic troubleshooting.
• Create clear, concise written and visual reports summarizing trends, insights, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality and operations teams to understand business needs and translate them into data or reporting requirements.
• Support process improvement initiatives by identifying data gaps, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities.
• Document business processes (current and future state), data flows, and reporting standards.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and support system enhancements or integrations.

• Experience with Power BI, including data modeling and report development.
• Experience building Power Automate workflows.
• Ability to write and interpret SQL queries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skill.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or operations environment (internships acceptable).
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs (OEE, scrap, throughput, downtime).
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with automation or scripting tools (e.g., VBA, Python).

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field required.

1–3 years of experience in business analysis, data analytics, manufacturing operations, or related roles. (Internships and co-op experience accepted.)

Microsoft Power BI, Power Platform, or SQL-related certifications are preferred.

Power BI, Power Automate, SQL, ERP systems, Excel, data modeling, workflow automation tools.

• Medical (free employee-only coverage and low‑cost options available)
• Dental, Vision, Prescription
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-sponsored 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• 8 Paid Holidays plus a week of paid closed winter break
• 15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time, available immediately

Annual Salary: $91,500 – $100,000

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.