Industrial Engineer

KellyOCG; North East; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KellyOCG is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support the ongoing optimisation and standardisation of manufacturing processes. This hands-on role focuses on workflow improvement, process modelling, and ergonomic design across production lines.

You will design, assess and implement standard work methods, perform work measurement and line balancing, and collaborate with operations, supply chain and engineering teams to drive cost analysis and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in STEM or related field.
• Foundational experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering.
• Analytical mindset with well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and partner effectively across teams.
• Understanding of ergonomic and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Values differences and supports an inclusive team ethos.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, improvement, and installation of integrated manufacturing systems.
• Create standard work methods and optimise production line workflows.
• Design safe and efficient workstations utilising ergonomic and plant layout principles.
• Evaluate work content, perform work measurement, and contribute to line balancing.
• Support cost analysis on make versus buy decisions.
• Use digital tools to simulate processes and inform continuous improvements.
• Drive process documentation, health and safety, and standards compliance.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure efficient and sustainable processes.

Skills

Workflow improvement

Line balancing

Cost analysis

Ergonomic design

Process modelling

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Join a forward-thinking site as an Industrial Engineer, supporting the ongoing optimisation and standardisation of manufacturing processes. This is a hands-on, analytical position ideally suited for engineers interested in workflow improvement, process modelling, and ergonomic design.

What You'll Gain

• Ownership of workflow improvement and process layout design
• Direct involvement in creating and standardising work methods across production lines
• Experience with work measurement, line balancing, and cost analysis
• Breadth of exposure working with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams
• A platform to develop as a subject matter expert in industrial engineering within a leading manufacturing business

Your Impact

• Assist with the design, improvement, and installation of integrated manufacturing systems
• Create standard work methods and optimise production line workflows
• Design safe and efficient workstations utilising ergonomic and plant layout principles
• Evaluate work content, perform work measurement, and contribute to line balancing
• Support cost analysis on make versus buy decisions
• Use digital tools to simulate processes and inform continuous improvements
• Drive process documentation, health and safety, and standards compliance
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure efficient and sustainable processes

You’ll Bring

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a related field
• Foundational experience or education in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering
• Analytical mindset with well-developed problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate and partner effectively across teams
• Understanding of ergonomic and continuous improvement methodologies
• Values differences and supports an inclusive team ethos

Other Information

• Standard daytime office hours (Monday-Friday 8am-4pm)
• Initial travel requirements would be up to 25% in the first 12 months for training purposes, reducing to no more than 10% afterward