Production data & Automation analyst

Greater Manchester, Swinton, United Kingdom

Full Time

Continuous Improvment

Student (College)

Production Data & Automation Analyst (Graduate / Early Career)

Location: Swinton, Manchester (on‑site)
Department: Operations / Continuous Improvement
Reports to: IT & Continuous Improvement Manager
Hours: 37 hours per week
Base salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Join the Future of Manufacturing at Luxfer MEL Technologies
At Luxfer MEL Technologies, we develop advanced magnesium and zirconium materials used in industries ranging from healthcare to aerospace. We are looking for a graduate or early-career professional from an engineering, science, or computer science background who enjoys solving problems, working with data, and creating practical digital solutions.
This is not a typical “data analyst” role. You will work directly with production teams to improve real manufacturing processes, combining engineering thinking, data analysis, and hands-on digital development.

The Role
You will be part of the Continuous Improvement team, supporting manufacturing performance through:

Data analysis of plant performance
Development of Power Apps used on the shopfloor
Creation of Power BI dashboards to drive decisions
Building models to understand and improve production processes
Maintaining production data on SAP

What You’ll Be Doing:
Build Digital Tools (Power Platform)

Design and develop Power Apps to capture and improve production data on the shopfloor
Improve usability of systems used by operators and engineers
Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical solutions

Analyse Manufacturing Data

Analyse operational data (yield, efficiency, cost, variance) from SAP and production systems
Identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
Translate data into actionable insight for production teams

Develop Reporting & Visualisation

Create and maintain Power BI dashboards and data pipelines to automate reporting and improve visibility
Support reporting cycles and continuous improvement initiatives

Model Production Processes

Build and develop models of production processes to:
- Evaluate most cost-efficient production routes
- Understand performance drivers
- Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Improve response to process issues

Work with Production Teams

Collaborate directly with operators, engineers, and chemists
Understand real-world manufacturing challenges
Deliver improvements that have visible impact on cost, quality, and efficiency

Support Data & Systems

Ensure production data is accurate and usable in SAP and related systems
Support development of new products and processes through data and modelling

Why This Role is Different?

Work on real industrial problems from day one
Build tools that are used on the shopfloor, not just dashboards
Develop a unique combination of engineering, data, and digital skills
Gain hands-on experience with Manufacturing processes; SAP ERP systems and Power Platform (Power Apps & Power BI)
Be supported by experienced specialists across Engineering & chemistry, Data & analytics, IT & digital systems

What You’ll Gain:

Practical experience in manufacturing and process improvement
Development of highly transferable skills in Data analysis, Automation & digitalisation, Process modelling & Stakeholder management
A strong foundation for future careers in: Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence; Data & analytics; Digital transformation / Power Platform & Engineering or production leadership

What We’re Looking For:

Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Chemistry / Materials Science, Maths / Physical Science, Computer Science
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and technologies
Good communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders

and ideally, Experience or interest in Power BI or Power Apps, Excel, SQL, or Python with an awareness of manufacturing or production environment and how data can improve real-world processes

Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for someone who:

Has an engineering, computing or science background
Enjoys figuring out how things work
Likes to build, test, and improve systems
Wants to see the real-world impact of their work

Our Values
You will be expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with Luxfer’s core values: Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, Teamwork

Working Pattern & Salary

37 hours per week
Competitive graduate salary (aligned with experience)
Training and development opportunities provided

How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter explaining:

Why you’re interested in this role
Any experience with data, programming, or engineering projects
What you enjoy building or improving

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.

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Luxfer MEL Technologies is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of magnesium and zirconium based products and services.

Here, you will have the chance to work with some of the finest professional minded people and will have the support and training to develop yourself to the highest levels within a world leading company, contributing to our continued growth and success.

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