Industrial Engineer in Belfast

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At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters — and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do. People are respected, ideas are listened to, and good work is recognised. We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.

These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:

• 36 hour working week (half day Friday)
• Generous holidays
• Range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Death in service payment
• Company occupational sick scheme
• On site Occupational Health Department
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and growth
• Coaching and mentoring
• Opportunity for advancement
• Free car parking
• Enhanced maternity pay

Purpose Of Job

Industrial Engineering determines and applies the most efficient and cost-effective methods for industrial production within the organisation. They design systems that integrate material, equipment, information, and people in overall production processes.

Principal accountabilities

• Carry out varied and responsible tasks in connection with Industrial Engineering activities.
• Independently evaluate, select and apply suitable industrial engineering techniques to help solve problems of a wide-ranging nature.
• Communicate information effectively.
• Develop new approaches to problems encountered.
• Liaise positively and effectively with customers both internally and externally.
• Develop new approaches to Industrial Engineering solutions.
• Eliminate or reduce waste in production and related processes.
• Develop methods that will be used to accomplish all of the tasks involved in production, including devising systems for quality control, distribution, and inventory.
• Determine the functions and responsibilities of workers and devise and implement evaluation procedures; recommend methods for improving employee efficiency.
• Carry out Method studies on shop floor production activities to help measure performance and assess standard production times/process improvements.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes. Candidates must:

• Possess a minimum of an HNC in Engineering together with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Industrial Engineering environment.
• Be articulate and able to communicate information clearly and concisely.
• Be able to work as part of a team both at site and group level.
• Have a working knowledge of our products and production techniques.
• Have the ability to demonstrate application of knowledge and experience within an Engineering Function / Department.
• Be extremely computer literate.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to solve problems.
• Be a self-starter and demonstrate high levels of motivation.

Please Note: Local applicants based in Northern Ireland will be considered prior to considering applicants from other Spirit sites. At the closing date of this advertisement all applicants must have held their current grade for a minimum of 12 months on a current and continuous basis. Additionally, at the closing date, all candidates must have at least 2 years’ current and continuous employment or assignment with the company to be considered.

Export Control Requirements

This is a Non-United States Position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.