Description:
Apex Systems is looking to hire a Data Analyst for one of our top clients in the Hagerstown, MD area! This will be a long term contract with strong potential for extension. The schedule will be Monday-Friday working a standard first shift on site in Hagerstown. If you are interested, please apply and we will reach out right away!
Responsibilities:
- Be an expert to extract data from databases and to develop specialized statistical/ advanced analytical methodologies
- Define and use valid advanced statistical / analytical principles to analyze customer problems and factors driving them
- Develop and implement advanced methodologies to forecast product quality and reliability (short term total truck roadmap, Weibull, open-source R-studio, Python, etc..)
- Support quality activities in solving processes and Strategic Objectives when applicable
- Support quality forecasting (Predictive failure rates, warranty or financial initiatives)
- Provide Quality performance charting/graphs to the Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing teams for new development
Qualifications:
- BS degree in mathematics, technical, data science or a business related discipline with emphasis on statistical techniques. MS degree preferred
- Work experience applying statistical principles to recognize patterns in data files required
- Automotive Experience/Knowledge is a plus
- Analytical and statistical skills: Recognizing patterns in data, information, or events, drawing logical conclusions and making recommendations on the most suitable models and statistical approaches.
- Creativity / Innovation: Reframing traditional patterns of thinking and applying new and evolving ideas, methods, designs and technologies
- Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on
- Proficiency in personal computers and network applications and aptitude to learn new program features and application software
- Good written and verbal communication
- Organization and follow up