Manufacturing Engineer

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:

+ Process design
+ Ergonomics
+ Capacity planning
+ 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:

+ Manual assembly processes
+ Automated processes
+ PLC\-driven operations

• Contribute to new production line design and industrial scenarios, ensuring alignment with:

+ Safety
+ Quality
+ Lead time
+ 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:

+ Manufacturing Engineering
+ Industrial Engineering
+ Mechanical Engineering
+ Production Engineering

• Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt preferred)


• Additional certifications (desirable):

+ Time \& Motion Study (MTM, MOST)
+ Ergonomics / Human Factors

Essential skills:

• Industrial Engineering / Simulation Tools:

+ iQ Simulation
+ CAMA
+ CORIM
+ Bridge or equivalent tools

• Manufacturing Systems:

+ ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
+ MES systems
+ Automation \& Control:
+ PLC basics (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley)

• Data \& Analysis:

+ Microsoft Excel (advanced)
+ Power BI (desirable)

• Engineering Tools:

+ CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA – beneficial)
+ Continuous Improvement:
+ 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 \& Defence experience 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:

+ Time studies and work measurement techniques
+ Process optimisation and continuous improvement

Benefits:

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers 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


• Expleo Academy \- 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:


• + Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible

+ Communicating and promoting vacancies
+ Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
+ Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
+ 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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