Product Industrialisation Engineer

• 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