Industrial Engineer – Loughborough

An industrial engineer in Loughborough analyses production processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation or redesign. They conduct time studies, line balancing, and capacity modelling to support operational planning and improve material flow, layout, and workstation design. The role involves leading continuous improvement projects, developing dashboards and KPIs, and supporting cost reduction initiatives. Collaboration with quality teams ensures process capability and defect reduction, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The engineer manages a small team, providing leadership and coaching in CI methods, and preparing business cases and project documentation. Technical skills in lean tools, data analysis, and process optimisation are essential in this role.