Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer

Delta Controls Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 94,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building controls manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement in operations. The role involves optimizing manufacturing processes, supporting product development, and contributing to lean initiatives. The ideal candidate has a degree in industrial engineering and 5+ years in a manufacturing environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible hours and scheduling

Generous vacation allowances

In-house training and education support

Wellness programs and reimbursements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a lean manufacturing/continuous improvement role.
• Proven expertise in facilitating Kaizen events and leading transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes and improve workflow.
• Support Product Development and process integration for new products.
• Provide insights into production, labor, and material costs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field

Job description

About Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (Canada) Inc. (formerly known as Delta Controls).

Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (Canada) Inc. (a subsidiary of Delta Electronics) is a leading building controls manufacturer with over 300 partners in more than 80 countries. For over three decades, we have provided innovative building automation solutions for commercial, healthcare, education, and leisure facilities. We delivered the world’s first fully integrated BACnet building solution for HVAC, lighting, and access control.

Work Location: In Office 5 days a week
City: Surrey
Type: full-time, Permanent
Salary: 94,000 - 108,000 CAD
This range reflects the minimum and maximum target payable for the base salary of new hires across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside this range and is dependent on various factors.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across Delta Intelligent Building Technologies' manufacturing operations. This position will act as a trusted advisor to managers, supervisors, and lead hands, providing expertise in process control implementation, automation, capacity planning and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading improvement projects to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Collaborating on new product introductions (NPI), ensuring smooth transitions from product development to full‑scale production.
• Assisting in the optimization of products, identifying and resolving issues throughout the products lifecycle.

Process Development & Optimization

• Evaluate and enhance manufacturing processes by analyzing data, establishing control points, and ensuring process stability.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by optimizing workflow, space utilization, equipment layout and automation.
• Diagnose process deficiencies, propose design improvements, and document changes within the quality system.

Product & Process Integration

• Support Product Development by establishing and refining manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Apply product design principles and efficient manufacturing practices to improve internal processes.
• Develop standardized design criteria across all product lines.

Cost & Performance Management

• Provide manufacturing decision‑making insights by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Establish processes and procedures to help the company meet budgetary goals and performance targets.
• Manage capital projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost control following PMP principles.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Initiate and contribute to problem resolution efforts to prevent recurring issues in products, processes, or quality systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings and brainstorming sessions to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing.
• Present process improvement results and reports to management.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain process datasheets for equipment and instrumentation.
• Update and manage technical documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Safety, Health, and Environmental Performance

• Demonstrates safety leadership in day‑to‑day activities and incorporates it in process designs
• Gatekeeper for the process aspects of Management of Change
• Educates and coaches operations and maintenance personnel to facilitate understanding of new processes
• Participates in process safety reviews
• Assists the Safety and Environmental Manager as necessary by implementing environmental improvement initiatives

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, problem solving skills.
• Experience in writing procedures will be required.
• Must work well with people in a team environment.
• Must be self‑initiated, motivated, and organized.
• Must possess professionalism, maturity and confidence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and time management skills.
• Able to direct, motivate, manage and support others.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a lean manufacturing/continuous improvement role within an electronic manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in facilitating Kaizen events, leading transformation projects, and implementing lean strategies.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, JIT, TPM, SMED).
• Strong knowledge/experience in warehouse‑to‑production material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in data analysis, process simulation tools, and industrial automation to support lean initiatives.

Why work for us?

• Employee & safety centric culture with the possibility of remote work
• Flexible hours and scheduling available
• Competitive total compensation along with generous vacation allowances
• Three weeks of vacation
• In‑house & external training provided along with education support and opportunities for growth
• Company funded annual personal development budget
• Financial benefits & planning such as group RRSP & company match
• Employer paid premiums for extended healthcare and family‑focused benefits (health, vision and dental)
• Travel insurance coverage and access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness - onsite fitness center & company reimbursement for personal gym memberships
• Internal Recognition & Service Awards
• Transit accessible with free onsite parking
• Regular company events such as "Food Truck Fridays", Lunch & Learn and other planned activities