Lead Data Analyst, Manufacturing

Anduril's Digital Manufacturing team is seeking a Lead Data Analyst, Manufacturing to join our team. The Digital Manufacturing team plays a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing operations through the implementation and management of advanced digital solutions.

As a Lead Data Analyst, Manufacturing you will lead a small team of engineers and develop analytical solutions that support day-to-day decision-making for the product lines, functions, and new products under development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and guide a small team of Data Analysts as they develop new solutions and maintain/improve existing solutions.
• Engage with relevant manufacturing and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure your team's success.
• Work with manufacturing leadership to develop and implement manufacturing solutions leveraging analytics that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Conduct detailed analysis of manufacturing data, including production metrics, process flow, and resource utilization, to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of efforts with overall business objectives.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to keep our manufacturing processes and analytical tools at the cutting edge.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of analytical solutions strategies for continuous improvement.
• Lead and facilitate kaizen, lean manufacturing, or six sigma initiatives to optimize production processes.
• Provide strategic input into capacity planning and workforce management to ensure scalability of operations.
• Implement and refine manufacturing KPIs to measure performance and drive accountability.
• Support new product development from a manufacturing perspective, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Data Science, Software Engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience and expertise developing insights and solutions using data visualization tools: SQL, Python, Typescript, Tableau, PowerBI, PLTR Foundry, MS VBA, etc...
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing strategy or analysis role, with a track record of tangible insights and their implementations that drove results.
• 2+ years of experience in directly managing a team or experience in complex, cross-functional project management.
• Ability to quickly understand new operations and potential issues on the product line and can speak the language.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strength working with manufacturing leadership to conceptualize solutions and gain/understand requirements.
• Familiarity with manufacturing software and advanced proficiency in statistical analysis and data presentation tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information in an understandable manner.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead cross-functional projects.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $146,000-$194,000 USD.
• Highly competitive equity grants.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.