> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4596125-data-analytics-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4596125-data-analytics-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data & Analytics Engineer - **Company:** Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd - **Location:** Sheffield, United Kingdom (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £49,680 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Business Systems, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Information Lifecycle Management, Power BI, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** November 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5953524480 ## About the Role Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related discipline. Proven experience in a data-focused role, such as Data Engineering, Data Stewardship, or Data Analysis. (Minimum 5 years) Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including Supply Chain, MRP, Asset Management, and machine/IoT data. Experience with Master Data Management (MDM), SQL, relational databases, and integrating data from multiple systems. Experience using reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience working within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of ERP, MES, PLM, or EAM systems. Experience supporting major system implementations and data migrations. Familiarity with data governance, data quality, data modelling, and system integrations. Exposure to statistical analysis and emerging analytics techniques. As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values: Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing., Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 - 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. ## Description This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, and will be working as part of our IT and Data team. With a strong heritage in manufacturing excellence, we are continuing to invest in digital transformation to enhance efficiency, insight, and decision-making across the business. Data is a critical asset in this journey. As our data capability matures, we are focused on establishing strong foundations in data quality, structure, and governance to enable reliable reporting, operational efficiency, and future analytics. As a Data & Analytics Engineer you will play a key role in strengthening our data foundations across our manufacturing systems. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll improve data quality, governance, and consistency across platforms such as ERP, MES, and EAM, ensuring data is accurate, structured, and fit for purpose. You'll also support business reporting and data analysis, helping build the robust data environment needed to enable future analytics and digital transformation initiatives. What you'll be doing Improve and maintain data quality, integrity, and consistency across ERP, MES, EAM, and other business systems. Support data governance activities, ensuring compliance with data standards, policies, and GDPR requirements. Manage and maintain master data, driving consistency across integrated systems and processes. Develop data definitions, metadata, and reporting standards to create a trusted "single source of truth". Partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to align data with operational processes. Extract, analyse, and interpret data from multiple systems to support reporting, KPIs, and business decision-making. Collaborate with IT, business users, and governance teams to resolve data issues and promote best practices. Support data lifecycle, security, audit, and compliance activities to protect critical business information.