Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Drive Continuous Improvement

Avtron Power Solutions, LLC.; Stamford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avtron is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive Lean and Continuous Improvement across our Easton on the Hill facility, near Stamford. You’ll lead process improvement, layout optimization and standard work, on the shop floor and in cross-functional teams.

The role focuses 60-70% on Lean activities, Kaizen events and coaching production teams, with remaining time on core engineering tasks. You’ll report to the Lean Manager and contribute to cost-saving projects and quarterly reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, Lean Manufacturing and/or continuous improvement within a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in root cause analysis, process mapping, time studies and standard work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement projects, influence cross-functional teams and deliver measurable operational or financial results.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage with shop floor teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean and continuous improvement activities, including Kaizen events, A3 problem solving, 5S, process mapping and waste elimination across manufacturing.
• Identify and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, cost, cycle time, material usage and operational flow.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects covering process improvement, equipment upgrades, layout optimisation, standard work and manufacturing documentation.
• Coach and collaborate with operators, team leaders and cross-functional teams to embed Lean principles and sustain improvements.
• Own high-visibility cost-saving projects, tracking validated savings and presenting progress and results to the Lean Manager and C-suite leadership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Process mapping

Waste elimination

A3 problem solving

Time studies

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Standard Work

Job description

Avtron is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive Lean and Continuous Improvement across our Easton on the Hill facility, near Stamford. You’ll lead process improvement, layout optimization and standard work, on the shop floor and in cross-functional teams.

The role focuses 60-70% on Lean activities, Kaizen events and coaching production teams, with remaining time on core engineering tasks. You’ll report to the Lean Manager and contribute to cost-saving projects and quarterly reviews.