Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Lean & Quality Improvements

3m; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

3M's Aycliffe Manufacturing Plant in County Durham is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive productivity and process improvements on the shop floor. You will lead cross-functional projects, provide technical support, and own assigned processes, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma and TPM methodologies.

The role includes close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to sustain gains. The position is office-based with substantial time observing and interacting with processes on the shop floor, and

Qualifications

• Degree level in an Engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of manufacturing continuous improvement methodologies and tools (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and software.
• Strong numerical analysis skills.
• Experience leading process improvement projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and facilitate cross-functional problem solving.
• Highly motivated with drive and energy to lead change.
• Good team player and influencer.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, lead and coordinate projects in assigned manufacturing area to improve productivity, quality, waste and cost.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for the area, collaborating with a cross-functional team.
• Generate and maintain product and process documentation to comply with standards.
• Own an assigned manufacturing process focusing on variation, quality, waste and cost.
• Gather and analyse production data to ensure targets are met and drive improvements.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

TPM

Statistical methods

Numerical analysis

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Change leadership

Team player

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

3M's Aycliffe Manufacturing Plant in County Durham is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive productivity and process improvements on the shop floor. You will lead cross-functional projects, provide technical support, and own assigned processes, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma and TPM methodologies.

The role includes close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to sustain gains. The position is office-based with substantial time observing and interacting with processes on the shop floor, and