Industrial Engineer (12 month Contract) Germany

Oriel Recruitment; Monaghan; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Live/work in Germany

European projects exposure

Modern offsite manufacturing

International teams

Global career prospects

Collaborative environment

Growth and expansion

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimisation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

English language

German language

Project management

Formation

Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Outils

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Oriel Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading international engineering and manufacturing organisation.

Our client delivers complex, high-quality prefabrication and offsite manufacturing solutions for major projects across multiple sectors, including data centres, advanced technology, life sciences, and industrial infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for an exciting international assignment based in Germany. Offered on a contract basis for up to 12 months, this opportunity will appeal to engineers looking to broaden their experience, work within a highly advanced manufacturing environment, and contribute to major engineering projects across Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international business at the forefront of offsite manufacturing and industrial innovation, while gaining valuable international experience in one of Europe's leading manufacturing regions.

Scope of the Role

As an Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for the planning, integration, and continuous improvement of shopfloor operations across the client's offsite manufacturing facilities.

Working closely with site leadership and production teams, you will ensure manufacturing activities are aligned with project requirements, customer demand, and operational objectives. Your responsibilities will include production planning and scheduling, workforce planning, monitoring work-in-progress, resolving operational challenges, and driving ongoing process improvement initiatives.

Based in Germany, with occasional travel to other manufacturing locations, you will play a key role in supporting the continued growth and development of a modern and expanding manufacturing operation.

This assignment offers the opportunity to work on major engineering projects, develop international experience, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced and highly innovative manufacturing environment.

Key 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.

Candidate Requirements

• 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.

What Our Client Offers

• Opportunity to live and work in Germany for up to 12 months.
• Exposure to large-scale engineering and manufacturing projects across Europe.
• Experience within a modern, highly advanced offsite manufacturing environment.
• The chance to work alongside international engineering and operations teams.
• Valuable international experience that will enhance your long-term career prospects.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to a business experiencing significant growth and expansion.