Continuous Improvement Engineer. Job in Bolton Education & Training Jobs

Carbon60; Bolton; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer for their Bolton facility. The selected candidate will enhance operational efficiency by optimizing internal processes and supporting waste reduction initiatives. Candidates should have a solid technical background and be skilled in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Formal technical Engineering Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3.
• HNC or BEng in Engineering or Science.
• Understanding of Lean and CI methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve Stores and Logistics processes.
• Facilitate CI plans and root cause analyses.
• Implement process controls for productivity.

Skills

Manufacturing background

Lean manufacturing

SIX Sigma methodologies

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21

HNC or BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Carbon60 are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing) to join their industry leading defence client's team in Bolton.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support the company's Assembly Operations business by developing, optimising and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes to aid the delivery of products to UK & international customers. They will support and lead waste / defect reduction activities that will increase productivity whilst reducing cost.

• Full-time onsite at the Bolton Manufacturing Facility
• Initial 12 month contract

Responsibilities

• Set up, support and govern CI reviews, ensuring they are robust and sustainable.
• Facilitation and running of CI plans to enable the implementation of corrective & preventive actions.
• Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products.
• Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
• Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics process driven by both our internal and external customers.
• Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities.
• Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics' facility.
• Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management.
• Managing improvements into the business.

Qualifications

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject or BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree.

Skills

• Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background (preferable not essential).
• Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices (preferable not essential).
• Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment).
• Working in or supporting operations in a fast paced production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure.
• The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions.
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & SIX Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools.
• Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams.
• The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach.
• Manage projects and or improvement from cradle to grave .
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
• Having a sound understanding of manufacturing, Logistical and engineering processes.

Pay range

• Up to £35 per hour (via an Umbrella company)

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Security Clearance for this role.

For more information please email Ellie at Carbon60 Fareham at ellie.lunenkay@