Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer / Production Scheduler (Aerospace & Defense)

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly capable Industrial Engineer / Production Scheduler to join our aerospace and defence engineering function. Working alongside a diverse engineering team, you will support a broad spectrum of stakeholders ranging from design and leadership through to the hangar and shop floor.

• Prepare comprehensive operations plans, incorporating work statement analysis, budgeting, forecasts, capacity, and constraint analysis.
• Identify high‑impact opportunities for production line balancing, flow optimization, and overall rate readiness.
• Support robust execution planning by applying project management methodologies, production scheduling techniques, and shop load management practices.
• Provide direct scheduling, supply chain logistics, performance visibility, and structured production recovery planning support.
• Perform tactical job and shop floor observations to define explicit time/labor standards and eliminate process waste.
• Identify key constraints within the manufacturing system and conduct data‑driven cost‑benefit analyses.
• Update factory visual management systems and champion continuous improvement/Lean activities to improve flow, lower cost, and increase production rates.
• Maintain total compliance with all defense engineering process requirements, safety rules, and operational procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing support engineering, production scheduling, or operations planning role.
• Strong capabilities in stakeholder leadership with the ability to collaborate seamlessly between office‑based design/leadership teams and technicians on the factory floor.
• Safety, quality, and people‑focused mindset with exceptional positive relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proficiency in creating visibility metrics and presentations.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with standard enterprise software (MS Office, Word, Excel).