EMEA Operations Excellence Engineer

GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED; Eling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED is recruiting an Industrial Engineer to lead cross-functional improvement projects across EMEA warehousing and operations, applying Lean methods to standardize processes and improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.

The role blends project delivery with hands-on analysis, including time studies, workflow optimization and equipment evaluation, collaborating with the EMEA Operational Excellence team and global engineering peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a closely related field.
• Relevant experience is an advantage.
• Experience with warehouse and distribution concepts.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Practical knowledge of industrial engineering principles, including process analysis, time studies, work measurement, facility or workspace layout, capacity analysis and ergonomics.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis and use structured root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Experience with layout design, process simulation, Design of Experiments, WMS or ERP systems is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support EMEA improvement projects from scoping through implementation and validation.
• Analyse processes, workflows and data. Conduct root cause analysis and time studies to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Drive standardization of processes, work methods and engineering solutions across EMEA, ensuring alignment with regional and global operational standards.
• Implement improvements using Lean and industrial engineering practices.
• Plan and manage assigned projects and workstreams, including scope, effort, actions, risks, timelines and stakeholder communication.
• Estimates level of effort for a task and applies a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
• Analyse and improve warehouse, workspace and process layouts to support flow, capacity, flexibility, throughput and productivity.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future department needs and analyse product/process performance
• Identify and implement ergonomic improvements that reduce fatigue and safety risks while ensuring operational requirements are met.
• Evaluate, source, trial and implement equipment, packaging, material-handling solutions and operational technologies in alignment with EMEA and global standards. Collaborate with suppliers and use technical evaluation and cost-benefit analysis to support purchasing decisions.
• Apply company quality standards, engineering procedures and industry best practices, while contributing to standardization and continuous improvement across EMEA.
• Collaborate with EMEA and global Engineering and Operations teams to align initiatives, share best practices and report on project performance and operational metrics.
• Offer suggestions to improves processes and authors new procedures as appropriate
• Other ad hoc duties

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Time studies

Process analysis

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Tools

Excel

WMS/ERP systems

Process simulation

Layout design

Job description

GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED is recruiting an Industrial Engineer to lead cross-functional improvement projects across EMEA warehousing and operations, applying Lean methods to standardize processes and improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.

The role blends project delivery with hands-on analysis, including time studies, workflow optimization and equipment evaluation, collaborating with the EMEA Operational Excellence team and global engineering peers.