R&D Analyst

DIMENSIONAL INNOVATIONS INC•Overland Park, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Analyst I (OPS) executes, maintains, and documents internal R&D operations workflows. The role helps operate existing tools and systems, identify process-improvement opportunities, and support cross-functional alignment, operational efficiency, and margin improvement. It combines developing process knowledge with foundational data-analysis skills to help identify trends, improve systems, and monitor implementation progress. Working with the R&D team and department leads, the analyst provides training and technical support and contributes to continuous improvement. The role documents updates to systems and procedures to support clear internal communication and future scalability. Under guidance from senior team members, the analyst learns the team's tools and systems, maintains data and asset integrity, and builds foundational domain expertise. This is a salaried, exempt position based at DI's headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. The work environment may include wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions due to onsite fabrication.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
1–3 years of relevant experience in Operations, Project Management, Account Management, or Business Development, with a focus on business operations and process development.
Basic proficiency with tools supporting R&D operations workflows, including Wrike, Google Drive, and Excel or Sheets.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Familiarity with online systems for project tracking, prioritization, and calendar management.
Experience creating documentation for projects or technology initiatives.
Backend programming and database administration experience, including ETL and workflow automation.
Programming experience with Python, JavaScript, and SQL.
Experience with platform technologies such as BigQuery, Airbyte, and Cloudflare.
Experience with AI tools, AI-assisted tool development, or agentic AI workflows.
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to take responsibility for assigned work and follow through reliably under general supervision.
Ability to resolve issues, escalate appropriately, and use available resources.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a customer-first mindset and confidence in making well-supported, data-driven recommendations.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
Adaptability in fast-paced, creative, custom environments; ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and solve problems under pressure.
Ability to occasionally reach, stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Data Studio.
Familiarity with CAD or 3D tools such as Solidworks, Rhino, or Blender.
Familiarity with general construction methods, material application, and manufacturing processes.
Previous experience in the fabrication, construction, or architecture industry.
Education or experience in Operations Management, Information Systems, computational architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Design.

Responsibilities

Execute assigned tasks on client projects and internal initiatives, following established workflows and escalating complex issues as appropriate.
Conduct operations and accounting data reporting, including capacity planning, labor tracking, inventory oversight, and project performance metrics.
Set up project systems by organizing project folders, configuring Wrike projects, and maintaining associated documentation.
Support Wrike data integrity in collaboration with department leaders and project teams.
Provide operations teams with performance visibility through data and reporting infrastructure.
Identify issues and gaps in work or procedures, seek input, and flag inconsistencies for review while following SOPs.
Produce well-documented, understandable code and consider reusable abstractions.
Develop interactive applications in collaboration with the R&D team and based on user requirements.
Maintain tools and systems across physical and digital workflows, including Wrike, project folders, BI dashboards, reports, and capacity tracking systems.
Stay current on software updates and emerging technologies, and share ideas that may support innovation, automation, and process improvement.
Support operations and accounting reporting and automation tools for capacity planning, labor tracking, inventory management, and project performance analysis.
Maintain data and asset integrity in internal performance and reporting systems.
Create accessible documentation for R&D operations workflows and processes.
Contribute to training sessions and materials for current staff and new hires, and maintain SOPs using written guides, video tutorials, and organized file storage.
Participate in cross-functional activities and collaborate with stakeholders to address workflow friction, resource gaps, and knowledge gaps.
Maintain an active presence in Engineering, Design, Operations, and Accounting to understand their workflows and challenges.
Develop foundational knowledge of operations systems, AI-assisted workflows, BI and data analytics, and change management through training and guidance.