Industrialisation Engineer

Industrialisation Engineer

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• Assist in the development of the Capital Expenditure plan for the department, providing inputs on factory space, shop floor layouts, plant & equipment, manufacturing techniques, environmental aspects and ergonomics.
• Assist in the Capital Expenditure Budget submission annually and discharge the plan.
• Create and submit investment business cases in line with company processes, detailing technical tasks, costs, implementation plans, compliance, drawings, technical specifications, cost savings and economic evaluation.
• Create detailed plant and equipment specifications, ensuring all requirements are captured and Health & Safety regulatory requirements are included.
• Coordinate project specification preparation, evaluating and selecting new plant and processes with specialist knowledge.
• Provide detailed budget costs for new and replacement plant and processes, determining total project requirements with business and suppliers.
• Manage projects, coordinate supply and introduction of new plant and equipment, reporting on costs, implementation and progress.
• Prepare justification of new and replacement plant and processes for approval from operations to Chief Executive, depending on project value.
• Research and evaluate new manufacturing techniques and processes, including technological advancements for machines, equipment, storage and material handling systems.
• Prepare and implement projects within Health & Safety guidelines (e.g. Sec 30 HSEP P‑04 Plant, Machinery and Equipment, UK & European harmonised standards).
• Initiate and coordinate capital plant disposal procedures and manage disposal with the Site Disposals coordinator.
• Review each project through its life cycle to ensure adherence to the Project Management Process, managing resources, contractors and risks for timely safe delivery.
• Manage contractors working in the department, ensuring they arrive with appropriate Risk & Method Statements and Permits.
• Assist management in departmental overhead budget submission and monitor spend against budgets.
• Lead or support business project and improvement activities.
• Support the department as reasonably required to maintain component deliveries.

• A recognised engineering qualification in a mechanical, production or aeronautical discipline, or a recognised engineering apprenticeship with 5‑7 years operational experience.
• Project planning and management skills with experience influencing teams across the organisation.
• Ability to drive projects to completion under own initiative and manage several projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks for timely delivery.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing operating areas, including the integration of machining and process activities within a composite manufacturing facility.
• Experience using CAD software for detail drawings and facility layouts.
• Financial awareness regarding budgetary control.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls may apply, including National Security Vetting (NSV) such as The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your future with our award‑winning pension scheme and up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding performance: all employees at management level and below eligible for a bonus scheme.
• Never stop learning: free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Refer a friend: receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored perks: spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships.
• Flexible working: hybrid working options. For part‑time opportunities, discuss possibilities.

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Permanent

Hybrid – mostly onsite with occasional work‑from‑home.