Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & NPI

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer who will drive process improvement, reduce waste and improve production performance in a precision engineering environment.

You will work with Production, Operations and Quality teams to deliver measurable improvements, combining hands-on engineering with root cause analysis, NPI and project management to influence processes and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role within a production environment.
• A track record of delivering process improvements, reducing waste and achieving cost savings.
• Practical experience using lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues and implement practical solutions.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, production and quality teams.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, develop and optimise manufacturing processes across the site, improving productivity, quality and process capability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, scrap and manufacturing costs through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply lean manufacturing tools and techniques to improve efficiency and drive best practice.
• Lead and coordinate process improvement projects, ensuring plans, milestones and business benefits are delivered.
• Support new product introduction, including process development, initial production batches and ongoing optimisation.
• Investigate manufacturing issues relating to processes, products and equipment, implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, control plans and PFMEAs.
• Work with Operations and Quality teams to improve process control, product conformity and manufacturing performance.
• Support capital investment projects, including equipment specification, selection and implementation.
• Establish equipment specifications and acceptance criteria to ensure manufacturing capability meets business requirements.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, key milestones and improvements achieved.

Job description

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer who will drive process improvement, reduce waste and improve production performance in a precision engineering environment.

You will work with Production, Operations and Quality teams to deliver measurable improvements, combining hands-on engineering with root cause analysis, NPI and project management to influence processes and performance.