Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Drive NPI & Process Excellence

Terry Parris Associates; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Parris Associates in Sunbury-on-Thames is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvement, support new product introductions and raise manufacturing performance.

You’ll work across operations, supply chain and design engineering to create efficient, cost-effective, repeatable manufacturing processes and mentor production teams.

The role emphasizes Lean, PFMEA, DOE, ERP/MRP know-how, and hands-on problem solving to deliver tangible results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in aerospace, automotive or related manufacturing environment.
• Experience in electro‑mechanical manufacturing.
• Strong NPI and Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, control plans and process mapping.
• Experience with 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa and 8D problem‑solving techniques.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Understanding of SPC, Gauge R&R and DOE.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement across production.
• Develop and implement Standard Work, SOPs, routings and visual factory standards.
• Improve manufacturing flow using 5S, 7 Wastes, one-piece flow, Visual Management and balanced assembly lines.
• Analyse production data, identify bottlenecks and deliver measurable improvements.
• Establish and optimise product cycle times.
• Lead improvement projects and CAPEX linked to new processes and products.
• Support NPI, from initial introduction through to full production.
• Develop and optimise cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain PFMEAs, process maps and control plans.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support to production, including NCRs, concessions, engineering changes and MRB activities.
• Support product transfers and ensure robust manufacturing processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work with engineering teams on documentation changes and parts obsolescence.
• Mentor production leaders and help develop better assembly and test methods.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

NPI

PFMEA

Process mapping

DOE

8D problem solving

SPC

Gauge R&R

ERP/MRP

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Word

Job description

Terry Parris Associates in Sunbury-on-Thames is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvement, support new product introductions and raise manufacturing performance.

You’ll work across operations, supply chain and design engineering to create efficient, cost-effective, repeatable manufacturing processes and mentor production teams.

The role emphasizes Lean, PFMEA, DOE, ERP/MRP know-how, and hands-on problem solving to deliver tangible results.