Global Industrial Engineer: Offsite Manufacturing in Germany

Oriel Recruitment; Monaghan; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live/work in Germany

European projects exposure

Modern offsite manufacturing

International teams

Global career prospects

Collaborative environment

Growth and expansion

Job summary

Oriel Recruitment is seeking an Industrial Engineer for an international, Germany-based assignment on a contract basis for up to 12 months. The role focuses on planning, integration, and continuous improvement of shopfloor operations within an advanced offsite manufacturing environment.

You will lead production planning, scheduling, and workforce deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, quality, and cost reductions across European projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–4 years' experience in a manufacturing, production engineering, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement role.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimisation methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with CAD software is desirable.
• Project management experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• English language skills are essential. German language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule manufacturing activities to maximise production capacity and efficiency.
• Analyse existing production methods and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Continuously review manufacturing processes to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce process improvements and new manufacturing technologies.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process optimisation projects.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, standard operating procedures, and quality standards.
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation to meet production targets.
• Assist in the resolution of production and operational challenges to ensure delivery schedules are achieved.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimisation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

English language

German language

Project management

Education

Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oriel Recruitment is seeking an Industrial Engineer for an international, Germany-based assignment on a contract basis for up to 12 months. The role focuses on planning, integration, and continuous improvement of shopfloor operations within an advanced offsite manufacturing environment.

You will lead production planning, scheduling, and workforce deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, quality, and cost reductions across European projects.