🚀 Data Scientist

Engineering Data Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Condition Monitoring, Python, SCADA, Git - East Midlands, Hybrid working - up to 50K

About the opportunity - Data Scientist

Are you an engineer with a passion for data-driven problem solving and structural analysis? I'm working with an innovative company at the forefront of condition monitoring technology. They're looking for a technically skilled Engineering Analyst to join their growing team and help develop cutting-edge analytics that improve the safety and efficiency of complex engineering systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical engineering, data science, and software development – transforming complex performance data into scalable, real-world solutions that make a genuine impact.

As an Engineering Analyst / Data Scientist you will be doing:

• Developing and implementing analytical models to monitor structural health, performance, and loads
• Analysing large datasets from sensors, simulations, and operational logs to uncover valuable engineering insights
• Translating core engineering principles into data-driven algorithms and analytical tools
• Collaborating with product, analytics, and software teams to ensure seamless platform integration
• Training and validating models using both experimental and real-world operational data
• Contributing to technical documentation, system monitoring, and client-facing reports and visualisations

What you'll need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field)
• Strong background in structural dynamics, fatigue analysis, and materials behaviour
• Proficiency in Python for engineering and data analysis tasks
• Experience working with large, complex datasets, particularly from sensor systems
• Familiarity with signal processing, time-series analysis, or machine learning
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders

Desirable skills

• Understanding of SCADA systems, strain gauges, accelerometers, or similar structural health monitoring technologies
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools and interpreting simulation results
• Exposure to cloud-based data platforms and software tools such as Git, Docker, or Databricks
• Experience with condition monitoring systems across various engineering sectors

Why this role & company

This position offers the chance to work on meaningful engineering projects, combining your mechanical engineering expertise with modern data analytics. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your technical skills will directly contribute to advancing condition monitoring technology and infrastructure. Following a major private equity investment last year, the company is experiencing significant growth with substantial backing for new technology, team expansion, and product development. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment when there's genuine investment and momentum behind the business.

Next Steps

If you're a mechanical engineer looking to apply your analytical skills in an innovative technical environment, I'd welcome a conversation about this opportunity. For a confidential discussion about the role, the company, and current market insights for similar positions in the Midlands, give me a call on 0-7-7-9-1 6-1-5-7-0-3 .

I've been specialising in IT and engineering recruitment across the Midlands for 25 years, and I'm known for straight-talking, honest advice throughout the recruitment process.

Ascent People Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this role. No sponsorship on offer here; you must have full UK working rights to apply for this role. Candidates of all ages and backgrounds are considered.