Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Process Improvement & NPI

Crane Co.; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Building Services and Utilities (BSU) in the UK seeks an experienced Process Engineer to support Value Stream teams in optimizing process capability, efficiency and output. You will lead continuous improvement using Kaizen, Six Sigma, SMED and VSM, ensuring adherence to IATF 16949 and robust PFMEA/DFMEA practices across new and existing products.

Responsibilities include developing, validating and sustaining manufacturing processes, driving waste reduction, cost improvements and safety

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on engineering skills.
• Experience with IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Knowledge of Lean tools and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing.
• Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes for IATF 16949 compliance.
• Support PFMEA and DFMEA for new products.
• Lead cost reduction through process optimization and CapEx recommendations.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to drive corrective actions using DMAIC/8D.
• Establish and maintain process capability studies and monitor control limits.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen events

Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

DMAIC

8D

PFMEA

DFMEA

IATF 16949

Cross-functional teams

Job description

Crane Building Services and Utilities (BSU) in the UK seeks an experienced Process Engineer to support Value Stream teams in optimizing process capability, efficiency and output. You will lead continuous improvement using Kaizen, Six Sigma, SMED and VSM, ensuring adherence to IATF 16949 and robust PFMEA/DFMEA practices across new and existing products.

Responsibilities include developing, validating and sustaining manufacturing processes, driving waste reduction, cost improvements and safety