Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Process

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Romsey; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider seeks a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Lean Processes for a 12-month contract in Romsey, UK. You'll optimize manufacturing processes, enhance productivity, and drive continuous improvement across the Defence Team. The ideal candidate has significant experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and project leadership, with a focus on electronic and mechanical assembly. Up to £440 per day offered, ensuring compliance with Inside IR35 regulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Experience in leading change management teams.
• Understanding of electronic and mechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Optimise key processes to enhance productivity and quality.
• Lead problem resolution initiatives using Lean tools.
• Facilitate Lean and CI projects within the Defence Team.

Skills

Lean Process Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement (CI)

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

PSP

8D

RCA

DMAIC

Job description

Job Details

• Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Process
• 12 month contract
• £400 to £440 per day - Inside IR35
• Hampshire based
• SC Clearance

Key Skills

• Background in Lean Process Manufacturing within Electronics

Key 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 escalatie 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.

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)