Industrial Engineer (m/f/d)

Brose Careers; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Production Engineer in Coventry to maintain MTMs and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Production Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of Lean techniques and SAP proficiency. Join a committed team aiming to create a better workplace, focused on innovation and respect for diversity.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally automotive.
• Certified in MTM.
• German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring MTMs are accurate and maintained in Ticon.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen workshops).
• Designing and optimizing cell layouts to Brose standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing techniques

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Production Engineering

HNC in Production Engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Your tasks

• Ensuring MTMs are accurate and maintained in Ticon, with updates approved in SAP.
• Timely execution of GEOCS and coordination of changes with the production team.
• Collaborating with quality engineers to maintain and review PFMEAs and ensure effective Poka-Yoke systems.
• Improving OEE and technical availability through effective TPM activity and downtime reduction.
• Keeping all IE transactions in SAP up to date and ensuring documentation accuracy (work instructions, scan-to-pack, etc.).
• Designing and optimizing cell layouts to Brose standards, and ensuring ergonomic assessments are current and acted upon.
• Supporting quarterly and annual budgeting for tools, fixtures, and machines.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen workshops) in line with manufacturing and logistics targets.
• Assisting in new project planning, problem-solving within production, and driving lessons learned.
• Supporting manufacturing and pre-production projects as needed.
• Maintaining full compliance with company standards across safety, environment, quality, and conduct.

Your Profile

• Degree or HNC in Production Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally automotive.
• Certified in MTM, with strong knowledge in Lean Manufacturing techniques such as OEE, Kanban, Kaizen, and cellular manufacturing.
• Proficient in SAP and standard data processing tools; skilled in FMEA, AutoCAD, and ideally familiar with laser/MAG welding and robotics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Methodical, results-driven, and confident in decision-making, even under pressure.
• German language skills are a plus.

We are on a journey to make Brose Coventry "a better place to work". Underpinned by our FIRST principles of Family, Innovation, Return, Speed & Team, which are fundamental qualities that we seek for all our employees and Leaders.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed todeveloping a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career, and take on new tasks? Then we are looking forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, your HR contact person is happy to answer them.

Please be aware that the position availability is determined by the ability of a prospective candidate having the right to work in the UK.

Please apply directly via the online application form.