Equipment Innovation Analyst
Core
Evaluates, tests, and integrates equipment systems to improve restaurant operations, workflow, and throughput by analyzing performance data and conducting field observations.
Role type
Equipment Innovation Analyst
Builds
Equipment systems and specifications for restaurant operations
Domain
Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) / Hospitality / Equipment Engineering
Required skills
Data analysis, Equipment specification management, Field observation, Space planning, Time-and-motion studies, Workflow mapping, Technical data validation, Report generation
Preferred skills
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering background, Restaurant operations knowledge, Equipment design knowledge
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Pivot tables, Dashboards
Responsibilities
Collect and analyze equipment performance, issue, and operational data; Conduct restaurant observations and time-and-motion studies; Perform capacity and space-planning analysis; Coordinate equipment tests with vendors and franchisees; Research industry developments and supplier options; Develop job aids and training materials.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC