Manufacturing Business Analyst I

About the role

We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Manufacturing Business Analyst I position at our Renton, WA locations. This role supports data-driven decision-making through business intelligence, reporting, and process automation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in 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.

Requirements

• 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 skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or operations environment (internships acceptable).
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field required.
• Experience 1–3 years of experience in business analysis, data analytics, manufacturing operations, or related roles. (Internships and co-op experience accepted.)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Benefits

• 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 closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
• Annual Salary: $91,500 - $100,000

About Us

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance. Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

People With Disabilities

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.

E-Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet (ITAR) export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.