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.


  • Start: ASAP
  • Rate: £50000 - £70000 per annum
  • Location: Bournemouth, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: Redline Group Ltd
  • Contact: Nicola King
  • Tel: 01582 450054
  • Fax: 01582 458685
  • Email: to view click here
  • Posted: 2026-09-23 09:49:24 -

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