Continuous Improvement Logistics Engineer

Line Up; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Logistics Engineer for a 12-month contract in Bolton. You will enhance logistics processes to ensure effective delivery of missile systems. Ideal candidates will possess a solid engineering background, with experience in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Formal technical apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong background in manufacturing & warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Support CI reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis for logistics issues.
• Facilitate problem solving in manufacturing environments.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

Education

HNC or equivalent in relevant subject

BEng in relevant engineering or science degree

Tools

Minitab software

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Continuous Improvement Logistics Engineer on an initial 12-month contract. As the Continuous Improvement Logistics Engineer, you will support the assembly operations business by developing, optimizing, and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes to aid the delivery of missile systems to our UK & international customers.

Role: Continuous Improvement Logistics Engineer

Pay: 32 - 35 per hour Umbrella

Location: Bolton

Contract: Monday - Friday, 37 Hours per week, 12 Months Contract

IR35 Status: Inside

Security Clearance: BPSS

Essential 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 & preventative actions.
• Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products.
• Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business, including rework and non-conformances, using an 8D / A3 methodology.
• Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics processes driven by both internal and external customers.
• Facilitation of practical problem solving for root cause analysis within manufacturing & logistic facilities.
• Facilitation of improvement activities within manufacturing & logistics facilities.
• Technical expertise on Lean toolsets and change management.
• Managing improvements into the business.

Essential Experience

• 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.
• Strong manufacturing & warehousing background (preferable but not essential).
• Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices (preferable but not essential).
• Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principles (preferably in a stores environment).
• Experience 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 functions.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with CI & Quality tools.
• Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams.
• Ability to produce, maintain, and interpret data using a structured approach.
• Manage projects and improvements from start to finish.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing, logistical, and engineering processes.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.

Line Up Aviation has over 30 years of experience recruiting aviation and aerospace personnel worldwide. We work with some of the industry's leading companies who demand the highest standards of applicants.

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