Senior Industrial Engineer

Want to join a company that is a recognised innovation and technology leader, tackling highly complex challenges across multiple defence and aerospace domains? Join a business who deliver advanced systems and services to customers worldwide and is widely regarded as a trusted, high-performing organisation within its market!

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance *minimum 5 years UK residency*

Working: Hybrid

Company Highlights:

• Join a globally recognised technology and defence leader, repeatedly awarded for innovation, patents and engineering excellence across aerospace, defence, space and cyber.
• A organisation trusted by governments worldwide, delivering mission-critical systems and recognised with Gold status by the UK Ministry of Defence for its support of the armed forces community.
• Be part of a business consistently ranked among the top innovators in the aerospace and defence sector, combining cutting-edge technology with long term programme stability, including high-profile contracts with government and allied partners worldwide.
• Explore the chance to work on cutting-edge, nationally significant projects with real-world impact, not theoretical R&D.
• A business, known for a strong culture of innovation, inclusion and long term career development, backed by the scale and stability of a global industry leader.

We are seeking a highly capable and versatile Industrial Engineer to support our sites, functions, and customers. This role requires a multi-skilled professional who can drive innovation across manufacturing and wider business functions, from early customer engagement through development, set up, and full-scale production.

You will play a key role in delivering technical, business, and project management support across a diverse range of products and programmes.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop innovative solutions for new products and processes while contributing to strategic roadmaps focused on factory capacity, infrastructure improvements, and investment opportunities.
• Support the planning and integration of new products, technologies, and equipment to create competitive advantage.
• Contribute to the development of new projects, technologies, and business opportunities.
• Analyse manufacturing system performance to identify improvement opportunities using Industrial Engineering tools and techniques.
• Determine equipment, facility, and support requirements for new products, processes, or technologies.
• Produce detailed factory and production line layouts using AutoCAD, supporting the planning, costing, and implementation of new or modified areas.
• Optimise assembly lines through workflow analysis, time and motion studies, ergonomics, and human factors analysis.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for projects.
• Conduct analysis using simulation tools, value stream mapping, PFMEA, data analytics, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to ensure product manufacturability and a smooth transition into production.
• Perform labour estimation for electronic, cable, and mechanical assemblies.
• Support factory safety initiatives and work cell ergonomics improvements.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in an engineering discipline such as Industrial, Mechanical, Electronics, or Manufacturing Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Experience using AutoCAD and or simulation modelling tools.
• Strong analytical capability including statistical analysis, SPC, queuing theory, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Solid understanding of cost drivers in manufacturing, product development, and project delivery.

Desirable Experience:

• Significant Industrial Engineering experience with strong knowledge of relevant tools, techniques, and methodologies.
• Experience developing new processes, facilities, or expansions including planning, costing, and implementation.
• Ability to create detailed technical information quickly and present it effectively at various levels.
• Knowledge of SMT, unit assembly, box build, site facilities, supply chain, and material handling.
• Experience mentoring or leading engineers or projects.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as Witness or similar platforms.

Even if you feel like you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out and apply.