Product Industrialisation Engineer at Network Recruitment

• An exciting opportunity exists for a Product Industrialisation Engineer to join a leading defence manufacturing organisation. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on transforming innovative product designs into efficient, scalable manufacturing processes.
• Reporting to the Head of Production Engineering, you will play a critical role in industrialising new products, optimising manufacturing processes, managing engineering changes, and ensuring products are successfully released into production.
• If you're passionate about manufacturing excellence, process improvement, ERP systems, and cross-functional collaboration, we'd like to hear from you.

Job & Company Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Product Industrialisation:

• Lead the release of new products from Engineering into Manufacturing.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to optimise designs for manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
• Develop and improve production preparation processes to reduce cost, variation, and manufacturing errors.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness for new product introductions.

Configuration & Change Management:

• Maintain product configurations and engineering baselines.
• Manage Engineering Change Control (ECO/ECN) processes.
• Establish and maintain Manufacturing Data Freeze baselines.
• Support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) activities.

ERP & Manufacturing Systems:

• Create, maintain, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the ERP system.
• Configure product structures, module derivatives, and historical build records.
• Develop and enhance ERP workflows and business processes.
• Support automation initiatives and improve ERP functionality.
• Diagnose and resolve ERP-related technical issues.

Production Engineering:

• Compile production part lists to support manufacturing schedules.
• Support procurement by ensuring accurate BOMs and timely engineering releases.
• Coordinate local part development and sourcing where required.
• Communicate engineering changes across all production teams.
• Assist manufacturing teams with process improvements and out-of-standard conditions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyse manufacturing and business processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop cost models, simulations, feasibility studies, and workflow improvements.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and process optimisation initiatives.
• Improve production efficiency, quality, and operational performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 3–5 years' experience in a Product Industrialisation, Manufacturing Engineering, or Production Engineering role
• 2–3 years' experience in Configuration Management
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment (defence, aerospace, automotive, heavy engineering, or similar)
• Strong understanding of product industrialisation and manufacturing processes

Technical Skills:

• Product Industrialisation
• Configuration Management
• Engineering Change Control (ECN/ECO)
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Bills of Materials (BOM) Management
• ERP systems (SYSPRO experience highly advantageous)
• Manufacturing process optimisation
• Workflow development and automation
• Production planning and manufacturing readiness
• Cost modelling and data analysis
• Manufacturing documentation and work preparation

Software Experience:

• Experience with one or more of the following:
• SYSPRO ERP
• ERP/MRP systems
• CAD software
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• MATLAB
• Python
• Six Sigma tools

Desired Competencies:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Leadership and collaboration skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Results-driven with exceptional attention to detail
• Emotional intelligence and resilience under pressure

Key Performance Indicators:

• Successful industrialisation of new products
• Manufacturing readiness achieved within agreed project timelines
• BOM accuracy and configuration integrity
• Engineering changes implemented efficiently
• ERP workflows successfully developed and maintained
• Improved manufacturing efficiency and reduced process variation
• Continuous improvement initiatives delivered on time and within budget
• Strong collaboration across Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain