Senior Industrial Production Engineer — Lean & Efficiency Lead

Placements24; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Production Engineer in East London to lead and optimize production processes, drive efficiency, and improve quality in a busy automotive parts environment.

You will analyze lines, mentor engineers, implement Lean and Six Sigma, develop SOPs, and champion continuous improvement across manufacturing, safety, and cost reduction. This role requires a strong engineering background and a proven track record in manufacturing optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years in industrial engineering with focus on production/manufacturing.
• Proven ability to optimize lines and drive efficiency.
• Strong Lean/Six Sigma knowledge and continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent analytical and leadership skills.
• Proficient in manufacturing software, CAD, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eligible to work in South Africa and willing to relocate to East London.
• Experience in automotive or related manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily production activities to meet quality, quantity, and cost targets.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
• Design, implement, and refine processes to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Lead and mentor a team of production engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with QA, maintenance, and supply chain for seamless operations.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma within the production environment.
• Develop SOPs and work instructions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and recommend investments in new equipment/tech.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Leadership

Production optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Production Engineer in East London to lead and optimize production processes, drive efficiency, and improve quality in a busy automotive parts environment.

You will analyze lines, mentor engineers, implement Lean and Six Sigma, develop SOPs, and champion continuous improvement across manufacturing, safety, and cost reduction. This role requires a strong engineering background and a proven track record in manufacturing optimization.