Industrial Engineer

Apex Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Coventry is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for an 18-month contract, responsible for optimizing facility transitions and enhancing operational processes. The role demands strong analytical skills, expertise in process improvement, and the ability to ensure compliance with UK regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive industrial engineering.
• Qualified in time study techniques, including MOST and Pace rating.
• Familiarity with paint technologies and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for cost, quality, and timing in new processes.
• Assess feasibility of new operations and develop delivery plans.
• Develop engineering solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Data analytical skills

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Communication

Value stream mapping

Waste elimination

Education

IMS or equivalent accreditation

Job description

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Location: Coventry
Contract: Inside IR35
18-month initial contract

Overview: We are seeking a skilled Industrial Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and optimizing the transition of equipment to a new facility, ensuring efficient process flows and waste elimination. The role involves a strong emphasis on data analysis, process improvement, and effective communication.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Implement and optimize new facility processes to improve cycle times.
• Support increased production volume demands, focusing on cost, quality, and time.
• Integrate new technologies to enhance sustainability.
• Contribute to the overall future manufacturing strategy.
• Facilitate digitalization through facility data processing.
• Ensure facility design and implementation comply with UK legislation and support internal and external audits.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Assess the feasibility of new processes and manage projects for cost, quality, and timing.
• Provide required capability and capacity at the manufacturing facilities to meet program milestones, launch plans, and production requirements.
• Conduct feasibility and cost evaluations for new or modified processes to develop robust delivery plans with minimal operational disruption.
• Develop engineering solutions suited to the facility’s capabilities and process characteristics.
• Create robust and lean layout solutions to support project delivery and operational efficiency improvements.
• Maintain and develop Health, Safety, and Operational Risk Management processes and site-specific systems.
• Contribute to ongoing Environmental Innovation and Reporting (Energy, Water, Waste) compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience with value stream mapping and waste elimination.
• Understanding of process flows and principles of optimization.
• Proven problem-solving experience.
• Strong data analytical skills.
• Experience in process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting ideas clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to challenge existing thinking positively while building trust and credibility.
• Qualified in time study techniques, including MOST and Pace rating.
• IMS or equivalent accreditation.
• Experience in automotive industrial engineering.
• Familiarity with paint technologies and paint shop operational systems.
• Experience in contract and performance management.

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