Junior Industrial Engineer

About the position

Description/Synopsis:

A leading pharmaceutical organisation is offering an exciting opportunity for a Junior Industrial Engineer to launch their career within a dynamic and innovative environment. This role is ideal for a newly qualified graduate or recent intern who is passionate about efficiency, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. The successful candidate will be developed into a Business Process Engineer through hands-on exposure to impactful projects across the business.



Minimum Requirements:

• BSc / BEng in Industrial Engineering (or equivalent) – mandatory
• Exposure or certification in Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or Data Analytics – advantageous
• Recent graduate or up to 1 year of relevant internship or graduate programme experience
• Exposure to data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar is an advantage
• Participation in projects or process improvement initiatives during studies will be beneficial
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-mapping skills
• Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement principles
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies
• Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to BI tools preferred
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams
• High level of accountability, adaptability, and initiative

 

Main Responsibilities:

• Support and manage cross-functional projects from planning through to delivery
• Drive and participate in Kaizen workshops and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyse, interpret, and visualise data to support informed business decisions
• Assist with process optimisation, standardisation, and documentation
• Contribute to innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence initiatives

Desired Skills:

• Business Processes
• Continuous Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Industrial Engineering
• Kaizen
• Lean Manufacturing
• Process Optimization

About The Employer:

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