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Job description
Industrial/Manufacturing Engineers - Manufacturing Automation Project (Contract)
**OUTSIDE IR35**
Duration: Approximately 6-8 weeks
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday
Start: December 2026/January 2027
Location: Wolverhampton/Telford
Rate: £45.00 an hour LTD (Outside IR35)
We are seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to support a major assembly line automation project within a manufacturing environment.
The successful candidates will be responsible for assessing current production processes, conducting detailed line balancing studies, identifying efficiency improvements, and quantifying potential cost and productivity savings. The findings will help shape a significant automation investment programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess existing assembly line operations
- Conduct detailed line balance and workflow analysis
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
- Quantify labour, productivity, and cost-saving opportunities
- Produce recommendations and supporting data for business case development
You could currently be working as a:
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Production Engineering Specialist
- Industrialisation Engineer
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a large-scale manufacturing transformation initiative with a focus on automation, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Please apply to this advert with your most recent CV to be considered. If deemed suitable, someone from the team will be in contact.
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