Senior Industrial Design Engineer

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Sur place; USD 94 000 - 128 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Highly competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement fund with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced manufacturing tech

Collaborative work culture

Employee assistance program

Team-building events

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in London seeks a Senior Industrial Design Engineer to lead the design and integration of manufacturing processes for new products. You will optimize workflows, plant layouts, and equipment, while collaborating with R&D and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency.

The role requires 7+ years in industrial design and process engineering, strong CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and experience with lean manufacturing and IATF 16949 standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in industrial design and process engineering within manufacturing.
• Experience in NPI and DFM.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, and lean principles.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Leadership and team collaboration abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949.

Responsabilités

• Lead industrial design and process engineering for NPIs.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and plant layouts.
• Design and select manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Collaborate with R&D and product design for DFM.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Develop SOPs and work instructions for production.
• Oversee pilot runs and ramp-ups for new products.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Utilize CAD/CAM software for process design and simulation.
• Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies and best practices.

Connaissances

CAD/CAM software

Process engineering

NPI

DFM

Lean principles

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Formation

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Simulation tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a renowned automotive components manufacturer located in East London , is seeking a highly skilled Senior Industrial Design Engineer. This pivotal role will focus on the design, development, and integration of manufacturing processes and systems to ensure optimal production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in industrial engineering principles, manufacturing technologies, and product lifecycle management. You will be instrumental in driving innovation in manufacturing processes, collaborating with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams to bring new designs from concept to full-scale production. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with excellent leadership and communication skills, committed to advancing manufacturing excellence within the East London industrial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the industrial design and process engineering for new product introductions (NPIs).
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and plant layouts.
• Design and select appropriate manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Collaborate with R&D and product design teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new manufacturing processes.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for production.
• Oversee pilot runs and production ramp-ups for new products.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions to improve quality and efficiency.
• Utilize CAD/CAM software for process design and simulation.
• Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial design and process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, and lean principles.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working within the automotive manufacturing sector is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., IATF 16949).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance bonus and potential profit sharing.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-sponsored retirement fund with employer match.
• Generous opportunities for professional development and further education.
• Access to state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and technology.
• A dynamic and collaborative work culture.
• Employee assistance program.
• Company-sponsored events and team-building activities.