Industrial Engineer: Drive Manufacturing Excellence & NPI

Omega Resource Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Modern Manufacturing Environment

Employee Benefits and Discount Schemes

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join the Buckingham-based Manufacturing team. The role focuses on process optimisation, capacity planning, continuous improvement, and NPI support through to SOP, with a hands-on approach across manufacturing, quality, and engineering.

Key tasks include time studies, work measurement, layout design, capacity analysis, and documentation control. Candidates should have an engineering qualification, MTM knowledge, and experience in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, HNC/HND qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
• Understanding and practical application of MTM (Methods-Time Measurement).
• Experience with manufacturing equipment programming, troubleshooting, and investigation.
• Experience within a manufacturing, production engineering, or industrial engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across multiple teams.
• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Methodical and calm approach when working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and motion analysis across production operations to establish and validate standard times.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Lead continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
• Support ergonomics reviews and workstation improvements to reduce operator risk and improve workplace efficiency.
• Drive initiatives that support Right First Time performance and overall manufacturing excellence.
• Design and optimise factory layouts to improve workflow, reduce material movement, and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Analyse production capacity and resource utilisation to identify future manufacturing requirements.
• Develop solutions to address capacity constraints through efficiency improvements or capital investment.
• Manage capital equipment justification activities and support implementation projects.
• Coordinate engineering changes within production processes, including impact assessments and implementation activities.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standard work documentation, including work instructions, training records, and cycle time standards.
• Support process documentation updates following engineering and product changes.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation accurately reflects current production methods and best practices.
• Support process audits and continuous improvement reviews.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) build phases through to Start of Production (SOP).
• Control and coordinate all phase builds and testing activities alongside NPI Engineers.
• Participate in hands‑on product builds and provide feedback to improve manufacturing readiness.
• Develop and support manufacturing processes for new products.
• Ensure the correct availability of components and materials for phase build activities.
• Support Quality Engineering teams with defect investigations and root cause analysis activities.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to electrical regulations and manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Support and maintain high standards of housekeeping through 5S methodologies.
• Promote a safe, organised, and efficient working environment.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Independent working

Attention to detail

Flexible/adaptable

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MTM (Methods-Time Measurement)

Manufacturing equipment programming

Troubleshooting manufacturing equipment

Job description

Omega Resource Group is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join the Buckingham-based Manufacturing team. The role focuses on process optimisation, capacity planning, continuous improvement, and NPI support through to SOP, with a hands-on approach across manufacturing, quality, and engineering.

Key tasks include time studies, work measurement, layout design, capacity analysis, and documentation control. Candidates should have an engineering qualification, MTM knowledge, and experience in a