Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer for a contract position in Bolton. The successful candidate will enhance CI processes, conduct root cause analysis, and implement improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This role requires a solid technical background and experience in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence teams.
• Experience in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Set up and support CI reviews ensuring robustness.
• Facilitate CI plans and implement corrective actions.
• Manage improvements from inception to completion.

Skills

Manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality tools

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

Job Description

A Continuous Improvement Engineer with manufacturing experience is required for a long term contract assignment in Bolton.

The role;

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 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

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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