Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement) in Barnsley to lead CI initiatives, applying Lean methods to boost efficiency and reduce waste across manufacturing operations.

You will manage projects and a team, champion 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kanban, and work with Production and Engineering to deliver measurable improvements. A degree in Engineering with CI experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Background in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Manufacturing Engineering team and managing improvement projects across the business.
• Implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Driving improvements across manufacturing processes, production flow, tooling, logistics and operational efficiency.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Kanban

Six Sigma

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement)

£52,000 - £54,000 + Bonus + Progression + Training + Monday to Friday + Days + Excellent Company Benefits

Ideally Located: Barnsley, Sheffield, Rotherham, Hoyland, Penistone, Chapeltown, etc.

Are you a Manufacturing or Production Engineer with experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, looking for an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career within a growing business? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established manufacturer where you'll play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, driving operational efficiency and developing a culture of continuous improvement across the business. The company are a well-established and globally recognised manufacturer who provide to companies all over the world. Due to continued growth and investment, they are now looking to expand their Production Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading manufacturing engineering projects, implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and drive down costs. You'll work closely with Production and Engineering teams, taking ownership of improvements across manufacturing processes, facilities and operations. This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Continuous Improvement Engineer with experience in Lean Manufacturing, looking for a senior position where they can lead projects, develop people and have a real impact on operational performance.

The Role:

• Leading the Manufacturing Engineering team and managing improvement projects across the business.
• Implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Driving improvements across manufacturing processes, production flow, tooling, logistics and operational efficiency.

The Candidate:

• Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Background in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

Reference Number: BBBH 282011

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.