Manufacturing Methods Engineer | Lean Process Improvement

The Automation Partnership (Cambridge); Lourdes; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sartorius in Lourdes (65), France, is seeking a Methods Engineer (F/M) to monitor and improve manufacturing processes through data-driven analysis. You will collaborate with Quality and Production to implement validated processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes time studies, process optimization, and coaching teams to build a robust CI culture across operations, with opportunities to train others and contribute to global quality efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Analytical, data-driven and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in process analysis and time study of a manufacturing process.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good knowledge of CI tools (5S, visual management, wastes identification, problem solving...).
• Previous experience in leading continuous improvement workshops.
• Able to train others.
• Good written and spoken English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement and validate the manufacturing and control processes (through the writing of work instructions).
• Define and validate the manufacturing and control processes in collaboration with the Quality and Production departments.
• Time the different assembly steps and suggest organizational changes/improvements.
• Support the ergonomics improvement workshops.
• Identifies the needs and improvement opportunities and lead continuous improvement workshops.
• Promote the use of the continuous improvement tools or lean techniques.
• Monitor and report the progress of the workshops.
• Coach others and develop the continuous improvement culture in the company.
• Work in collaboration with the Continuous Improvement & Technology department and global quality to ensure the consistency of the tools deployed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

CI tools knowledge

Leading workshops

Training others

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Sartorius in Lourdes (65), France, is seeking a Methods Engineer (F/M) to monitor and improve manufacturing processes through data-driven analysis. You will collaborate with Quality and Production to implement validated processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes time studies, process optimization, and coaching teams to build a robust CI culture across operations, with opportunities to train others and contribute to global quality efforts.