Lean Mechanical Industrial Engineer - Planning Lead

Mane Contract Services; Gayton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Industrial Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes. Responsible for integrating Lean principles and quality techniques, you will lead initiatives to improve safety and reduce costs. The role involves planning layouts, supporting production delivery, and managing projects from conception to completion. Candidates should have an engineering qualification, experience in production environments, and CAD proficiency. This position offers a 12-month contract with an umbrella arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering results in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong team player with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement changes to factory layouts and tooling.
• Execute and support production processes for on-time delivery.
• Maintain and update equipment records and the company asset register.
• Support project management activities from concept to completion.
• Develop technical specifications for tendering processes.
• Manage contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain and update process and equipment documentation.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing results delivery

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Production engineering experience

CAD proficiency

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent)

Job description

A major engineering company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Industrial Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes. Responsible for integrating Lean principles and quality techniques, you will lead initiatives to improve safety and reduce costs. The role involves planning layouts, supporting production delivery, and managing projects from conception to completion. Candidates should have an engineering qualification, experience in production environments, and CAD proficiency. This position offers a 12-month contract with an umbrella arrangement.