Industrial Engineer

Coventry

Contract – Inside IR35

Industrial Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Industrial Engineer to support our Operations and Launch Teams in delivering safe, efficient and cost‑effective production processes for seating systems. You will play a key role in developing robust manufacturing methods, preparing facilities for launch, and driving continuous improvement across the plant.

This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives under pressure, and can balance hands‑on shop floor activity with structured engineering analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop core manufacturing documentation including SWIs, PFMEAs, MOST studies, layouts and line balance activities
• Manage launch project tasks ensuring delivery to required standards, timescales and budgets
• Coordinate suppliers and contractors to support facility readiness and installation work
• Generate manpower maps and support major facility installations
• Create innovative engineering solutions to resolve production issues and improve efficiency
• Support KPI reporting by providing accurate weekly and monthly data
• Report on project status and attend cross‑functional meetings when required
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures and recommend improvements where beneficial
• Carry out additional tasks as required to meet business and customer needs
• Flexibility to work AM or PM shifts when necessary

Key Skills & Experience

• Work Study methodology knowledge, ideally MOST
• Ergonomics awareness and safe workstation design principles
• AutoCAD experience for layouts and process planning
• JIT manufacturing experience
• Modern Industrial Engineering techniques and continuous improvement tools
• Experience delivering facility installations
• Awareness of Poka Yoke and error‑proofing methods
• Familiarity with NPI processes
• Strong problem‑solving ability and resilience in high‑pressure environments
• Engineering or Manufacturing qualification

What We’re Looking For

A confident Industrial Engineer who can combine analytical thinking with practical implementation. Someone who can work collaboratively with Operations, Launch and external partners while driving improvements that enhance safety, efficiency and cost performance.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your ideas, technical expertise and problem‑solving skills directly shape production performance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your Industrial Engineering career.