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Industrial engineer (m/f/d)

Industrial engineers: optimising processes and procedures

Industrial engineers are specialists for the optimisation of processes and the ideal design of procedures within industrial companies. They apply their engineering skills to improve their employers’ productivity, focusing rather on management than on typical engineering tasks. The goal is to create the most efficient work processes possible, to rationalise the use of resources and employees, and ultimately to save company costs. This is achieved through optimally developed planning of processes that an industrial engineer creates in his job.

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What are the tasks and responsibilities of industrial engineers?

Industrial engineers are mainly responsible for work planning: their task is to ensure efficient corporate processes and procedures. Besides, industrial engineers streamline manufacturing processes, shorten waiting times, enhance logistics systems and are responsible for remuneration, material, equipment and method planning.

The tasks of an Industrial Engineer include:

✔ Work planning

✔ Workplace design

✔ Time management

✔ Technical procurement

✔ Technical sales

✔ Project management

✔ Business consulting

✔ Optimisation of processes

✔ Scheduling, capacity and investment planning

Which opportunities do industrial engineers have on the labour market?

Industrial engineers have a wide range of opportunities on the labour market after completing their training. Unlike engineers, the specialisation in a specific field of application is less pronounced. Instead, an industrial engineer is a management generalist who is in demand in every industry. The career prospects are correspondingly good. An industrial engineer can find employment in any industrial company.

The fact that German value creation has a particularly high industrial share has a positive effect on the career prospects of industrial engineers. Accordingly, there are many jobs in the field of engineering. Industrial engineers can also expect job offers in logistics and transport to ensure a stable supply chain. Technical offices are also a possible place to work.

Which hard skills and soft skills should industrial engineers have?

Industrial engineers require various skills and qualifications. As industrial engineers often work in teams and need to communicate with other departments, they must have certain soft skills – next to the relevant hard skills, of course.

In summary, the following knowledge should be brought along:

A broad range of engineering skills
Knowledge of business administration
Controlling skills
Leadership qualities
Good communication skills and team spirit
Skills in cost and performance accounting

Personnel management skills
Knowledge of simulation
applied statistics
Good proficiency in English
Willingness to perform and initiative
Structured work

Industrial Engineering: How much salary is possible?

In Germany, engineers generally earn high salaries. Industrial engineers can expect an entry-level salary of around 3,000 to 4,000 euros per month. The average industrial engineering salary is just under 60,000 euros gross per year. This means that industrial engineers earn about as much as classical engineers.

Higher salaries can be achieved with additional qualifications, further training and increasing professional experience. The industry can also have an influence on the salary of an industrial engineer. The automotive industry and the mechanical engineering sector usually pay the highest salaries.

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Process Planning Engineer for FAL SA Digital Transformation (m/f/d)

Employment with Hays Professional Solutions GmbH

Hamburg

Co-responsible for performance and monitoring of Process, Method, Tools & Data (PMTD) within the PSE (Production System Efficiency) & Digitalization organization for the A320 family Final Assembly Lines (FALs)
Act as a focal point for the Final Assembly Line (FAL) Standard Line Balancing (SLB) Community to develop competencies across FALs Monitor Process Planning maturity, identify opportunities of improvement and launch associated initiatives
Ensure alignment of solutions with the business requirements collected from the A320 family FALs and Airbus Processes, reduce IT landscape complexity with a focus on sustainability and efficiency of processes
Contribute to the specification of the business needs and follow the development of the solutionsIdentify the Business Representatives from each A320 Family FAL needed to contribute to the various steps of a new solution
Coordinate their involvement when required to validate the various milestones
Develop and Implement a deployment strategy as well as governance across the A320 Family FALs to secure user friendly and process confirm tools accepted by operations
Secure the validation process of the benefits from each solution with the impacted business functions
Preparation an execution of Milestone Review Meetings for the relevant scope as well as continuous reporting to stakeholders on different hierarchical levels
Lead and manage transversal deployment & coaching teams
Change management plan / Drive synergies for A320 FALs

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Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Employment with Hays Professional Solutions GmbH

Lake Constance

Maintenance Responsibilities:Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and automation systems and Diagnose technical failures and implement solutions to ensure operational continuity and Document all maintenance activities and update maintenance records
SCADA Systems Management: Monitor and maintain SCADA systems from IMA, GEA, Sartorius, Ortner and Groninger and Update and modify SCADA programs as necessary for improvements and production requirements and Ensure the integrity and security of SCADA systems in accordance with company policies
Pharmaceutical Automation Knowledge: Familiarity with GAMP5 (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice) for the validation of automated systems and Expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments and GxP (Good Practice) requirements, including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and Experience in maintenance and operation within controlled environments, including clean rooms
Documentation and Compliance: Maintain comprehensive maintenance and software change documentation in compliance with regulatory standards and Act as SME and attend validation reports, qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), and internal and external audits and Ensure all activities comply with local and international regulatory requirements
Data Management and Reporting: Analyze operational data collected by SCADA systems to identify trends and improvement opportunities and Generate detailed technical reports on system performance and corrective actions taken and Collaborate with quality and production teams to ensure conformity with regulatory standards
Training and Technical Support: Train operators and maintenance technicians on the proper use of SCADA systems and PLCs, over specific demands and Provide real-time technical support to resolve operational issues and minimize downtime and Conduct continuous training sessions to update teams on new technologies and maintenance practices
Optimization and Continuous Improvement: Create or review Audit Trail Reviews (ATR) on ongoing projects, as per company standards and Create or review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Propose and implement continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing operational costs and Participate in cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions to automation challenges and Perform periodic audits of automation systems to ensure optimal performance
Compliance and Safety: Ensure all maintenance and automation activities comply with safety standards and pharmaceutical regulations and Actively participate in the company’s safety and quality programs and Investigate and report any incidents or near misses related to automation and implement preventive measures

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Industrial Costing Engineer (m/w/d)

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Kassel

Führt auf der Grundlage von Elementen aus den Bereichen Engineering, Projekt, PrIM, PIM, Supply Chain und Industrial Quality die Kostenkalkulation für ein neues Produkt und/oder eine Prozesslösung im industriellen Bereich durch
Entwicklung eines neuen Verfahrens oder einer neuen Fertigungstechnologie
Während der Ausschreibungsphase eines Projekts müssen die PIO-, Make-or-Buy-Annahmen definiert und validiert werden
Definition und Pflege des Auslastungsplans der PME-Abteilung auf der Grundlage des S&OP-Bedarfsplans
Aktualisierung der Industriekosten
Durchführung spezifischer Analysen, wie z.B. Zeitaufwand vs. Methodenzeit, bei Bedarf

Online since: Tue Apr 15 14:42:11 CEST 2025

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