At a Glance
- Tasks: Optimise manufacturing processes and enhance production efficiency in a high-profile defence programme.
- Company: Leading defence and aerospace organisation with a collaborative engineering culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to work on advanced technology.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for growth in a complex military aircraft programme.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on critical defence capabilities.
- Qualifications: Experience in industrial engineering and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client, a leading defence and aerospace organisation, is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer / Scheduler to join a high-profile engineering programme supporting one of the UK’s most advanced airborne defence platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative engineering team, working on a complex military aircraft programme where you’ll play a key role in optimising manufacturing processes, improving production performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
The Role
As an Industrial Engineer, you’ll work closely with engineering, production, and leadership teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and support the successful delivery of critical defence capability. This role combines industrial engineering principles with production planning and scheduling to ensure manufacturing operations are optimised and delivery objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and optimise production line balancing, capacity and manufacturing readiness.
- Develop operational plans, including budgeting, forecasting, capacity planning and constraint analysis.
- Support project planning, scheduling and production execution activities.
- Assist with production recovery planning and shop floor workload management.
- Conduct time studies and labour observations to establish standards and identify process improvements.
- Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency.
Industrial Engineer employer: Mane Contract Services
Join a leading defence and aerospace organisation that prioritises innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact national security. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities, all while working alongside a talented team dedicated to excellence in engineering. Located in the UK, this role not only provides a chance to work on cutting-edge technology but also fosters a culture of teamwork and shared success, making it an exceptional place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
