Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement Engineer

Hawk 3; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions partners with an established Oldbury-based manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Production Engineer. You will work with the Operations Manager and Team Leaders to drive day-to-day production improvements, establish a safe and organised 5S‑driven environment and support a waste‑reduction culture.

You should bring at least five years in a production engineering role, a solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing, and ideally Six Sigma training.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles in a production setting.
• Knowledge of 5S and workplace organisation to improve efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations Manager and Team Leaders to implement and maintain a 5S programme.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency across the line.
• Ensure Risk Assessments are in place and reviewed regularly.
• Support Health & Safety culture and provide operator training.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and drive targets.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S Implementation

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Communication

Tools

Risk Assessment

5S Tools

Job description

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions partners with an established Oldbury-based manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Production Engineer. You will work with the Operations Manager and Team Leaders to drive day-to-day production improvements, establish a safe and organised 5S‑driven environment and support a waste‑reduction culture.

You should bring at least five years in a production engineering role, a solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing, and ideally Six Sigma training.