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:
1. Hands‑on role focused on lean manufacturing and process optimisation.
2. Strong involvement in new product introduction and factory layout design.
3. 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
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