Are you a Data Analyst with strong SQL and Python skills looking to apply your expertise in a manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy digging into complex data, identifying gaps, and turning it into meaningful insights that drive quality and performance improvements? If so, this could be a great opportunity. We’re supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Portsmouth who are looking to bring in a Data Analyst to work closely with their Quality and Operations teams. What’s the role all about? This is not a standard reporting role. You’ll be responsible for owning and improving quality data, identifying gaps, building datasets, and creating meaningful insight that supports decision-making across the business. You’ll work across multiple systems, helping to connect data, automate reporting and provide clear visibility on quality performance and cost drivers. Key responsibilities Analyse and interpret quality and manufacturing data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities Use SQL and Python to extract, clean and manipulate data from multiple sources Identify data gaps, inconsistencies and inefficiencies, and build solutions to improve data quality Develop and maintain automated dashboards and reporting tools Support the Quality team with insights into: Non-conformances Scrap and rework Process performance Cost of quality Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Operations and IT teams Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven decision making Assist in integrating and improving QMS and ERP data systems What you’ll need To succeed in this role, you’ll bring: Strong experience as a Data Analyst within a manufacturing or engineering environment Advanced skills in SQL and Python (essential) Experience with data manipulation, automation and scripting Ability to work with large datasets and multiple data sources Experience building dashboards and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Understanding of manufacturing or quality processes Desirable Experience working with quality data (NCRs, CAPAs, scrap, audits, etc.) Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100 environments Exposure to Lean / Six Sigma / continuous improvement methodologies Experience integrating data across ERP / QMS systems About you You’re naturally curious and enjoy solving problems through data. You’re not just reporting numbers — you’re identifying what’s missing, what’s wrong and how to improve it. You’ll be: Analytical and detail-driven Comfortable working independently and cross-functionally A strong communicator who can explain data clearly Proactive in identifying improvements and solutions Confident working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Salary and benefits Competitive salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional three days off over the festive period Company pension scheme Life cover (3x salary) Company bonus scheme Employee Assistance Programme Interested? If you’re a Data Analyst with strong SQL and Python skills looking to make a real impact in a manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.