Job Description Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer Ballymena Excellent Salary An excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer to join a growing manufacturing organisation at its modern production facility in Ballymena. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in driving lean manufacturing, supporting new product introduction, and improving production efficiency across operations. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job: Hands-on role focused on lean manufacturing and process optimisation Strong involvement in new product introduction and factory layout design Opportunity to lead impactful improvement projects in a fast-paced environment The Role: Analyse manufacturing systems to identify inefficiencies and implement waste and cost reduction initiatives Support operational teams in deploying lean tools and continuous improvement activities across production and support functions Coordinate the transition of new product designs from concept through to full-scale manufacturing Lead Design for Manufacture activities, maintaining and resolving product-based manufacturing issue logs Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including assessment of manpower, materials, equipment, and layout requirements Design and optimise workshop and factory layouts to improve space utilisation, workflow, and safety Provide daily hands-on technical support and problem-solving on the production floor Design and oversee the development of jigs, fixtures, templates, and other manufacturing tooling Develop and sustain efficient workflows to support scalable and flexible manufacturing operations The Person: Third-level qualification in an Engineering related subject 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering role Strong background in production line problem-solving and root cause analysis Experience leading engineering or continuous improvement projects Next Steps For further information, and to apply for this role, please contact our recruitment team. Visit our website for a full list of engineering opportunities. Expert, confidential recruitment advice. Salary is usually negotiable; details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on experience and expertise.