Continuous Improvement Engineer. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

Morson Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence sector is seeking a Continuous Improvement team member to enhance internal stores and logistics processes. The role involves applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve operational efficiency. Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, ideally with experience in fast-paced production environments. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Assembly Operations by improving logistic processes.
• Facilitate CI plans and root cause analysis.
• Reduce defects using 8D/A3 methodology.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

Project management

Education

NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21

HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject

BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Morson are working with one of the UK's leading Defence Manufacturer to join the team.

The successful candidate will support the Assembly Operations business by developing, optimising and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes.

• Facilitation and running of CI plans to enable the implementation of corrective & preventative 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

What we're looking for from you:

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

As a CI Team member your skills and experience will ideally include:

• 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

If this position is of interest please submit an up to date CV