E-Wedgetail Industrial Engineer​/Scheduler

Overview

Our client, an international aerospace company working in the defence sector, has an opportunity for an experienced Industrial Engineer/Scheduler to join their UK E-7 Engineering team in Birmingham, UK. The role supports existing aircraft programs by working alongside diverse and experienced engineers, from design and leadership through to shop floor operations.

Role: E-7 Wedgetail Industrial Engineer/Scheduler

Location:

Birmingham Airport

Hours:

Mon‑Thur days shift
IR35 Status:
Inside
Hourly Rate: tba

Contract:

6‑12 months
Security Clearance: UK SC (UK citizenship required)

• Identify opportunities for production line balancing, optimisation and rate readiness.
• Prepare operations plans, including work statement analysis, budgeting and forecasts, capacity and constraint analysis, and production change to meet technical goals.
• Support execution planning using project management, planning and scheduling, and shop load practices.
• Provide production, supply‑chain, logistics, performance visibility and recovery planning support.
• Perform job observations to define time/labour standards and identify waste.
• Identify key constraints in the manufacturing system.
• Perform cost‑benefit analysis.
• Develop production recovery plans.
• Update factory visual management systems.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean activities to improve flow, reduce cost and increase rate.
• Ensure compliance with process requirements and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience working in a manufacturing support engineering role.
• Ability to collaborate with both engineering staff and technicians on the factory floor.
• Safety, quality and people‑focused mindset.
• Positive relationship‑building and stakeholder leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal, as well as presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).