Why Should You Apply?

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building structure from the ground up, thrives in a compliance-heavy, data-rich environment, and wants to shape the next generation of process excellence. You’ll influence change, mentor a junior analyst, and play a key role in uplifting one of the business’s most critical production areas.

About the Company

Our client is a long-established Australian advanced manufacturing organisation operating in a precision-focused, regulated environment. They continue to heavily invest in technology, automation and business excellence initiatives. The team culture is collaborative, stable, and long-tenured, with strong internal progression pathways.

Location: Northern Suburbs, Melbourne VIC

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire, manage, analyse and report on production, quality and process data
• Automate reporting and streamline data flows across ERP, MES, BI tools and spreadsheets
• Lead root-cause investigations and assist with discrepancy management
• Improve and systemise spoilage and throughput reporting
• Conduct pre- and post-run reviews and ensure accuracy across all ERP/MES records
• Develop dashboards, data models and performance insights
• Recommend actions to improve efficiency, reduce cost and minimise waste
• Drive and participate in continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Provide technical input into major CAPEX and automation projects
• Manage small-to-medium engineering projects within the department
• Mentor and support a junior Data & CI Analyst
• Ensure all reporting, data integrity and documentation meets regulatory and quality requirements
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering and quality teams to solve problems and improve processes

The Ideal Candidate for This Position Will Have Experience In:

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Process) or a strong data/technical discipline
• Complex manufacturing environments - regulated, precision-driven, high compliance
• Data analysis tools: Excel, BI platforms, ERP/MES systems
• Building or improving reporting workflows, dashboards, and predictive insights
• Conducting root-cause investigations and driving CI projects
• Influencing operational teams and across all level through collaboration
• Hands-on, floor-based engineering with strong attention to detail

To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Nicole Tianihad on ntianihad@sharpandcarter.com.au