Industrial Engineer

Expleo is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Industrial Process Engineer to support one of our customers in Belfast on an Aerospace/Defence project. 

The role will be to Deliver Industrialisation activities and support through production and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Management team.

Working within the ME team in our Aero/Defence Business Unit, successful candidates will join our experienced team, with whom you will work on varied projects in high-tech and future-oriented industries taking on exciting and responsible tasks according to your skills and knowledge.

• Typical daily tasks will be to focus on improving how systems, processes, and people work together to deliver products or services more efficiently, safely, and cost‑effectively. The critical activities may vary from day to day but will typically include a mix of analysis, problem‑solving, collaboration, and implementation.
  • Observe operations on the shop floor or in service areas
  • Map processes (value stream maps, process flow diagrams)
  • Identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies (Lean principles)
  • Measure cycle times, throughput, and utilization
  • Compare current vs. target performance
  • Time studies and line balancing 
  • Capacity planning and forecasting
  • Scheduling and demand alignment 
  • Supply chain reliability assessments 
  • KPI measurement and analysis.
  • Suggest improvements to reduce manufacturing risks

• As part of the role you will utilise and adopt techniques, including but not limited to the following, at different times depending on the phase of the product lifecycle that you are working on:

  • Estimating to support bids, including direct and in-direct costs and schedule capabilities
  • New Product Introduction (incl. MRL, PRR, FAI, DFx, Tooling and Test Equipment)
  • Reviewing the Engineering definition file and creating and approving the manufacturing file
  • Define the process of assembly and test
  • Managing Non-conformance and Engineering Change in production
  • Monitoring product costs
  • Working alongside a Workcell/APRU Manager to deliver to target KPI’s
  • Identifying and implementing improvements using various Lean techniques

• Engineering Degree, or equivalent, with proven practical Industrial Engineering & manufacturing knowledge and experience

• Proactive ‘Team Player’ with a focus on delivery and quality who can work and act autonomously
• Ability to liaise at all levels of the business management structure
• Excellent communication skills and decision maker
• Assertiveness, independent, structured way of working and the ability to find oneself in a multicultural working environment
• Ability to influence, problem-solve

• Methodical, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement

• Strong ethical mindset, with a collaborative and inclusive approach

• Experience in manufacturing processes and industrial best practice in a hi-tech fast paced environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, Excel

• 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