Industrial Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Industrial Engineer to enhance their manufacturing processes. This role focuses on optimizing equipment transitions, improving cycle times, and integrating new technologies for sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis and process improvement, with a proven ability to communicate effectively. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to driving operational excellence and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive industrial engineering is essential.
• Strong analytical skills to support data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize processes for equipment transition to a new facility.
• Conduct feasibility evaluations for new processes to minimize disruption.

Skills

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Value Stream Mapping

Optimization Principles

Education

Degree in Engineering

IMS or equivalent accreditation

Tools

Lean Methodologies

Project Management Tools

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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