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.
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Ensure that manufacturing processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with operational performance targets.
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Determine and validate manufacturing times using appropriate methodologies (e.g. time studies, MTM, work sampling).
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Provide expertise in production/manufacturing processes, including:
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Process design
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Ergonomics
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Capacity planning
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Performance optimisation
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Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost, and quality.
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Support industrialisation activities for new and existing products.
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Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and environmental standards.
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Act as the Time Determination & Ergonomics Specialist within assigned scope.
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Analyse and optimise manufacturing processes and workstation layouts.
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Implement improvements in:
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Manual assembly processes
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Automated processes
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PLC-driven operations
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Contribute to new production line design and industrial scenarios, ensuring alignment with:
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Safety
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Quality
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Lead time
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Productivity targets
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Support SIM2 / operational performance routines, identifying and removing production barriers.
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Manage capacity vs workload balancing using industrial engineering tools.
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Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
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Perform qualification of tools, processes, and equipment, both internally and at supplier sites.
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Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on process validation and improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Production Engineering
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Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt preferred)
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Additional certifications (desirable):
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Time & Motion Study (MTM, MOST)
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Ergonomics / Human Factors
Essential skills:
- Industrial Engineering / Simulation Tools:
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iQ Simulation
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CAMA
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CORIM
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Bridge or equivalent tools
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Manufacturing Systems:
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ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
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MES systems
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Automation & Control:
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PLC basics (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley)
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Data & Analysis:
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Microsoft Excel (advanced)
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Power BI (desirable)
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Engineering Tools:
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CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA – beneficial)
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Continuous Improvement:
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Lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, SMED)
Desired skills:
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial engineering principles
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Lean manufacturing practices
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Capacity planning and line balancing
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Ability to interpret technical drawings and production requirements
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
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High attention to detail with a focus on quality and compliance
Experience:
- Experience of Manufacturing Processes and standards
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Several years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
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Aerospace & Defence experience preferable but Marine & Automotive will be considered
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Proactive Team Player with a focus on delivery and quality
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Good communicator who is professional during interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
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Experience working in cross-functional and production environments
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Experience with:
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Time studies and work measurement techniques
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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
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We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
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Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
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Competitive company benefits
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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
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Communicating and promoting vacancies
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Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
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Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
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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.
