Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; West End; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence consultancy in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance productivity and improve manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include leading Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives, problem resolution, and providing coaching in Lean Six Sigma methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess a degree, relevant expertise in Lean and Six Sigma, and a passion for driving change. This role offers a salary range of £50,000 to £60,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant field.
• Strong computer-based literacy.
• Green / Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Drive the optimisation of key and supporting processes.
• Lead successful problem resolution using PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC tools.
• Identify and lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Problem solving techniques

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Green / Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma

Tools

MRP tools (IFS would be advantageous)

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 DOE

Location: Southampton

Clearance: You will need to be eligible to attain SC Clearance

You will join a leading defence and national security technology consultancy and drive the optimisation of key and supporting manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality.

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 throughout the Defence Team. Prioritise Lean and CI projects with Operations Performance Manager and provide regular communication of project status.
• Identify and escalate risk, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across Defence Team. Identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with all business stakeholders.
• Provide Lean Six Sigma coaching and mentoring support.
• 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 trouble shooting.
• Support non-conformance route cause analysis and resolution implementation

Education and Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant field.
• Strong computer-based literacy.
• Green / Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma.

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