Manufacturing Engineer

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.

• Maintain the design intent and integrity of products assembled on the shop floor.
• Ensure that manufacturing processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with operational performance targets.
• Determine and validate manufacturing times using appropriate methodologies (e.g. time studies, MTM, work sampling).
• Provide expertise in production/manufacturing processes, including:
• Process design
• Ergonomics
• Capacity planning
• Performance optimisation
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost, and quality.
• Support industrialisation activities for new and existing products.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and environmental standards.
• Act as the Time Determination & Ergonomics Specialist within assigned scope.
• Analyse and optimise manufacturing processes and workstation layouts.
• Implement improvements in:
• Manual assembly processes
• Automated processes
• PLC‑driven operations
• Contribute to new production line design and industrial scenarios, ensuring alignment with:
• Safety
• Quality
• Lead time
• Productivity targets
• Support SIM2 / operational performance routines, identifying and removing production barriers.
• Manage capacity vs workload balancing using industrial engineering tools.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Perform qualification of tools, processes, and equipment, both internally and at supplier sites.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on process validation and improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt preferred)
• Additional certifications (desirable):
• Time & Motion Study (MTM, MOST)
• Ergonomics / Human Factors

• Industrial Engineering / Simulation Tools:
• iQ Simulation
• CAMA
• CORIM
• Bridge or equivalent tools
• Manufacturing Systems:
• ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• MES systems
• Automation & Control
• PLC basics (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• Data & Analysis:
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Power BI (desirable)
• Engineering Tools:
• CAD software (e.g. Solid Works, CATIA – beneficial)
• Continuous Improvement:
• Lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, SMED)

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial engineering principles
• Lean manufacturing practices
• Capacity planning and line balancing
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and production requirements
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and compliance

• Experience of Manufacturing Processes and standards
• Several years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
• Aerospace & Defence experience preferable but Marine & Automotive will be considered
• Proactive Team Player with a focus on delivery and quality
• Good communicator who is professional during interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross‑functional and production environments
• Experience with:
• Time studies and work measurement techniques
• Process optimisation and continuous improvement

• Competitive company benefits
• Expleo Academy – accredited training courses
• Disability Confident – inclusive recruitment and support policies:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• 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.