Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, NPI & Process Improvement

Terry Parris Associates; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Parris Associates is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment in Sunbury-on-Thames. You will work across operations, supply chain and design engineering to improve processes, support new product introductions and drive Lean and continuous improvement.

This hands-on role focuses on developing cost-efficient manufacturing processes, establishing cycle times and leading PFMEA, control plans and process documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role or similar position.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Experience implementing Standard Work and structured manufacturing processes.
• Strong track record of Lean Manufacturing in an industrial environment.
• Developing and maintaining PFMEAs and control plans.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of Gauge R&R, DOE and SPC.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Able to work cross-functionally and communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Work with manufacturing cell leaders and design engineering to improve process efficiency.
• Develop, implement and maintain Standard Work and manufacturing documentation (SOPs, routings).
• Create and maintain manufacturing routings within an ERP/MRP system.
• Implement Lean techniques such as one-piece flow and visual management.
• Apply 5S, 7 Wastes, Standardised Work and Visual Management approaches.
• Identify opportunities to reduce labour content, waste and lead times.
• Lead or support CI, process improvement and CAPEX projects for new products.
• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to production.

Skills

NPI

Lean Manufacturing

PFMEA

Control Plans

ERP/MRP

DOE

SPC

5 Why

Fishbone

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Terry Parris Associates is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment in Sunbury-on-Thames. You will work across operations, supply chain and design engineering to improve processes, support new product introductions and drive Lean and continuous improvement.

This hands-on role focuses on developing cost-efficient manufacturing processes, establishing cycle times and leading PFMEA, control plans and process documentation.