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Industrial Engineer

Simpson Recruitment Services
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 7RB

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is a traditional manufacturing company with approximately 70 employees, specializing in high-end engineered metal assemblies for a global market.
  • They are seeking a proactive Industrial Engineer to join their engineering team, focusing on ERP implementation, process optimization, and quality enhancement.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in ERP systems and a strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, along with a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per year.
  • If you are passionate about driving efficiency and making a significant impact in a growing business, we encourage you to apply.

Our client is a traditional manufacturing company with around 70 employees which supplies high end heavily engineered metal assemblies to a global market, processes on site include presswork, plating, painting, polishing, CNC machining, and assembly operations.

We are currently seeking a proactive and driven Industrial Engineer to join their highly skilled engineering team. This role is integral to their ambitious plans for growth, working closely with operations, manufacturing, and technical teams to drive improvements in ERP implementation, process optimisation, and quality enhancement.

If you’re passionate about lean manufacturing, process efficiency, and engineering excellence, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Industrial Engineer, you will:

Optimise manufacturing processes - Evaluate and improve existing workflows to enhance efficiency and quality.

Lead ERP implementation - Support the integration of Epicor (or similar) across operations.

Drive continuous improvement - Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

Enhance productivity - Conduct time and motion studies, establish standard work procedures, and optimise labour utilisation.

Support quality initiatives - Conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Collaborate across teams - Work with operators on the shop floor and present insights to senior management.

Lead projects - Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from new process introductions to long-term improvement strategies.

We need someone who is:

Proactive & Analytical - A problem solver with a strong attention to detail.

Hands-on & Adaptable - Comfortable working across both office and shop floor environments.

A Strong Communicator - Able to engage with shop floor staff and present clear proposals to management.

Organised & Efficient - Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience in ERP implementation and support within a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.

Proven track record in continuous business improvement initiatives.

Proficiency in Epicor (or similar ERP systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Solid engineering knowledge, ideally with exposure to SolidWorks, DriveWorks, and SolidCam.

A degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.

If you’re a problem-solver, innovator, and efficiency-driven engineer, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now by sending your CV to Gary Simpson

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.