Overview
Expleo is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (IST4 level) to support industrial operations within a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining product design intent while optimising manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring production meets quality, safety, and performance standards.
The successful candidate will play a key role in process design, time estimation, industrial performance improvement, and production readiness, working closely with cross‑functional teams across engineering, production, and supply chain.
Responsibilities
* Maintain the design intent and integrity of products assembled on the shop floor.
* Ensure that manufacturing processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with operational performance targets.
* Determine and validate manufacturing times using appropriate methodologies (e.g. time studies, MTM, work sampling).
* Provide expertise in production/manufacturing processes, including:
o Process design
o Ergonomics
o Capacity planning
o Performance optimisation
* Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost, and quality.
* Support industrialisation activities for new and existing products.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and environmental standards.
* Act as the Time Determination & Ergonomics Specialist within assigned scope.
* Analyse and optimise manufacturing processes and workstation layouts.
* Implement improvements in:
o Manual assembly processes
o Automated processes
o PLC-driven operations
* Contribute to new production line design and industrial scenarios, ensuring alignment with:
o Safety
o Quality
o Lead time
o Productivity targets
* Support SIM2 / operational performance routines, identifying and removing production barriers.
* Manage capacity vs workload balancing using industrial engineering tools.
* Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
* Perform qualification of tools, processes, and equipment, both internally and at supplier sites.
* Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on process validation and improvements.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
o Manufacturing Engineering
o Industrial Engineering
o Mechanical Engineering
o Production Engineering
* Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt preferred)
* Additional certifications (desirable):
o Time & Motion Study (MTM, MOST)
o Ergonomics / Human Factors
Essential skills
* Industrial Engineering / Simulation Tools:
o iQ Simulation
o CAMA
o CORIM
o Bridge or equivalent tools
* Manufacturing Systems:
o ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
o MES systems
o Automation & Control:
o PLC basics (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley)
* Data & Analysis:
o Microsoft Excel (advanced)
o Power BI (desirable)
* Engineering Tools:
o CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA – beneficial)
o Continuous Improvement:
o Lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, SMED)
Desired skills
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial engineering principles
* Lean manufacturing practices
* Capacity planning and line balancing
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and production requirements
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
* High attention to detail with a focus on quality and compliance
Experience
* Experience of Manufacturing Processes and standards
* Several years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
* Aerospace & Defenceexperience preferable but Marine & Automotive will be considered
* Proactive Team Player with a focus on delivery and quality
* Good communicator who is professional during interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience working in cross‑functional and production environments
* Experience with:
o Time studies and work measurement techniques
o Process optimisation and continuous improvement
Benefits
* Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
* We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
* ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
* Competitive company benefits
* Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
* As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
o Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
o Communicating and promoting vacancies
o Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
o Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
o Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.
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