Job Title
Industrial Engineer
Ref #
58803
Date posted
Friday, February 20, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Sheffield
Business area
Sheffield
Department
Sheffield
Position level
5
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday
Salary
N/A
What to Expect
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Industrial Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. This role is critical in ensuring that work is effectively balanced across all manufacturing processes on site. The successful candidate will apply industrial engineering principles to optimize workflows, improve productivity, and ensure efficient use of resources and labour. 
What You'll Do

As an Industrial Engineer your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

  • Lead efforts to balance workloads across all manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. 

  • Analyse current workflows and identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or imbalances. 

  • Develop and implement standardized work procedures, line balancing strategies, and process improvements. 

  • Collaborate with production, quality, and planning teams to align engineering solutions with operational goals. 

  • Use data-driven techniques to forecast labour and equipment needs based on production schedules. 

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other industrial engineering methodologies. 

  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, efficiency, and throughput. 

  • Train and mentor shop floor teams on new processes and improvements. 

  • Manage site layouts and develop effective facility layout plans. 

  • Plan, lead and facilitate cross-functional workshops (including, but not limited to, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, flow-oriented production reviews, and 5S) to drive improvements and alignment across functions. 




What You'll Bring

To be successful in this role, the Industrial Engineer should be proficient in the following: 

  • Workload Balancing & Line Balancing: Ability to distribute tasks evenly across workstations to optimize flow and minimize idle time. 
  • Time and Motion Studies: Analyse tasks to determine optimal methods and timings. 
  • Value Stream Mapping: Visualize and improve end-to-end processes. 
  • Lean Manufacturing: Apply principles to eliminate waste and improve flow. 
  • Six Sigma Tools: Use DMAIC, root cause analysis, and statistical methods to drive quality and efficiency. 
  • Capacity Planning: Assess and plan for labour, equipment, and space requirements. 
  • Simulation and Modelling: Use tools like discrete event simulation to test process changes. 
  • ERP/MES Systems: Familiarity with systems for tracking production and resource usage. 
  • Data Analysis & Visualization: Use Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to interpret and present data. 
  • Strong layout/CAD capability (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent) for site/layout planning and documentation. 
  • Proven experience planning and facilitating crossfunctional workshops and improvement events (SMED, VSM, floworiented production, 5S). 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. 
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably composites or aerospace. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. 
  • Experience with Lean and Six Sigma certifications is a plus. 

Personal Attributes / Competencies:  

  • Self-motivated and capable of both independent work and team leadership. 
  • Adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Effective in influencing, negotiating, and resolving conflicts. 
  • Flexible and open-minded approach to tasks and responsibilities. 



What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. 

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