Manufacturing Engineer

Copello Global Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello Global Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 6-month contract near Southampton. The role focuses on driving process improvements across electro-mechanical assembly teams.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma methods, support PFMEA and 5S, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, quality and lead times. Clearances required: BPSS/SC; IR35 Inside.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant field.
• Strong computer-based literacy.

Responsibilities

• Drive the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality.
• Lead successful problem resolution using PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC tools
• Identify and lead the facilitation of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and provide regular communication of project status.
• Identify and escalation risk, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with all business stakeholders.
• Implement PFMEA, 5s and Asset Care programs for operational processes.
• Support Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives.
• Support Production with electronics and hardware product assembly and testing process and trouble shooting.
• Support non-conformance route cause analysis and resolution implementation

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

PSP

8D

RCA

DMAIC

Education

Degree qualified in relevant field

Tools

IFS ERP

MRP tools

Job description

I am currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for a 6-mth contract near Southampton

• Location: Romsey 5 days per week
• Duration: 6 months
• Day Rate: £370-390 dep. on experience
• IR35: Inside
• Clearance: The role can start under BPSS, however, SC is highly preferred, if not held candidates will need to be eligible.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality.
• Lead successful problem resolution using PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC tools
• Identify and lead the facilitation of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and provide regular communication of project status.
• Identify and escalation risk, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with all business stakeholders.
• Implement PFMEA, 5s and Asset Care programs for operational processes.
• Support Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives.
• Support Production with electronics and hardware product assembly and testing process and trouble shooting.
• Support non-conformance route cause analysis and resolution implementation

Education and Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant field.
• Strong computer-based literacy.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Demonstratable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
• Demonstratable experience in leading change management teams and projects.
• Detailed understanding of electronic and mechanical assembly and testing principles.
• Previous work experience within electro-mechanical assembly.
• Previous experience of working with automated and manual measurement techniques across a range of Test Equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting product non-conformances
• Experience using problem solving techniques (PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC)
• Experienced with MRP tools (IFS would be advantageous).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in working with cross functional teams and collaboration across a business.
• Experience working in projects driving significant change and improvement projects.

Personal Attributes, Values and Competencies

• Ability to follow process.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to interpret engineering documentation and communicate effectively with the engineering community.
• A drive to improve product, process and efficiency