Industrial Engineer

Location: Huddersfield
Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM (flexibility available)
Rate:

• PAYE: 25.65 per hour
• All-in bill rate: 40.27 per hour

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to join a dynamic manufacturing team at a leading site in Huddersfield. This role will focus on observing and improving existing manufacturing processes, reducing waste, and optimizing equipment efficiency. While most of the role will require on-site presence, some documentation and paperwork can be completed remotely.

• Work primarily on the manufacturing floor to observe and assess existing processes.
• Identify areas of waste in current operations and propose methods to eliminate inefficiencies.
• Improve manufacturing equipment and processes to enhance productivity.
• Apply industrial engineering techniques such as line balancing, time studies, and Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) to reduce downtime and improve output.
• Collaborate with the larger Manufacturing team to align process improvements with overall production goals.
• Utilize tools like Excel to track data and analyze process performance.
• Ensure all improvements align with company safety and quality standards.

• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes: You must have a deep understanding of various manufacturing techniques, though not necessarily mechanical-specific.
• Previous experience in Industrial Engineering: Proven experience with methodologies such as line balancing, time studies, and SMED reduction.
• Proficient in Excel: Strong skills in using Excel for data analysis and process tracking.

• Apprentice-trained: Candidates who have completed an engineering apprenticeship are preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD: Familiarity with AutoCAD for process and layout design would be advantageous.

• The role offers flexibility in working hours and the opportunity to work from home for documentation tasks.
• This is an initial 6-month contract with the potential for extension based on performance and project requirements.

If you are an experienced Industrial Engineer looking for an opportunity to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment with the chance to make a significant impact on process efficiency, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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