Industrial Engineering Manager

Industrial Engineering Manager
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Are you an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager with a passion for Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and operational excellence?
We are seeking a talented engineering leader to manage and develop an Industrial Engineering team within a highly successful electromechanical manufacturing business. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will play a key role in driving productivity, improving manufacturing performance and supporting future growth.
Key Responsibilities
•	Lead and develop a team of Industrial Engineers
•	Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
•	Improve productivity, labour efficiency, quality and throughput
•	Develop labour standards, time studies and capacity planning models
•	Optimise manufacturing processes, factory layouts and material flow
•	Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacture (DFM)
•	Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, productivity and utilisation
•	Lead value stream mapping and process improvement projects
•	Support automation, process optimisation and capital investment projects
•	Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality teams
About You
•	Degree qualified in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering
•	Previous experience leading Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering teams
•	Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
•	Experience within low to medium volume, high-mix manufacturing
•	Strong understanding of capacity planning, labour standards and production processes
•	CAD experience, ideally SolidWorks
•	Excellent analytical, project management and stakeholder management skills
•	Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs
Desirable
•	Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or above
•	Experience within electromechanical, automotive, robotics, automation or precision engineering sectors
•	Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and automation technologies
•	Experience delivering capital investment and productivity improvement projects
This is an excellent opportunity for an Industrial Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager or Operational Excellence Manager to join a growing engineering organisation and make a significant impact on manufacturing performance and future business growth. If you are interested please send an updates cv to nking@redlinegroup.Com and we will discuss further.