Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Continuous Improvement Pro

AWD online

West Alvington

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 56,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive productivity improvements, reduce waste and support quality across our busy manufacturing environment in Plymouth. You will develop, improve and standardise processes, assist NPI and lead CI projects with Lean tools.

The role requires hands-on engineering judgement, strong data analysis and collaboration with Production and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable performance gains while maintaining Health, Safety and Environmental

Qualifications

Strong analytical and numerical skills to interpret manufacturing data.
Practical, hands-on engineering approach with sound manufacturing judgement
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools.
Excellent project management and organisational skills.
Self-motivated, proactive and accountable, with the ability to work independently and deliver results.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and best practice.
Degree or Level 6 qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
CAD experience would be desirable.

Responsibilities

Drive Continuous Improvement across manufacturing operations.
Lead Continuous Improvement projects and support New Product Introduction activity across the business.
Analyse manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify and implement process improvements.
Maintain Standard Work, process maps and Bills of Materials.
Optimise production processes, layouts, tooling, jigs, fixtures and build sequences.
Provide problem-solving input to Production teams with structured methods.
Drive standardisation and Design for Manufacture improvements across products and processes.
Collaborate with Production and cross-functional colleagues to deliver operational improvements.
Promote Lean Manufacturing while maintaining high standards of Health, Safety and Environment.