Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process & Optimization

Roxel UK; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxel UK, based at Summerfield, Kidderminster, seeks a permanent Production Engineer to join the Operations Team.

The role supports current and future manufacturing capabilities, solving production issues and driving continuous improvement to safety, quality and productivity. You will design methods, implement machine modifications, and deliver capital projects, collaborating with the Quality team.

Qualifications

• Essential: HNC/HND or higher in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in a production manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools and techniques (value stream mapping, 6S, KanBan, Kaizen, MRL, PFMEA and SPC).
• Experience in ISO 9001 environment and in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop suitable manufacturing methods, processes and work instructions to meet safety, quality and productivity.
• Design and implement machine and tooling modifications to optimise output.
• Deliver capital projects from concept to introduction.
• Address bottlenecks and issues on the production floor.
• Design basic jigs, fixtures, test equipment and tooling as needed.
• Provide technical support, guidance and training; create SOPs and control documents.
• Define and monitor KPI performance and cost reduction initiatives.
• Work with Quality to verify quality control effectiveness.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Planning & prioritising

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Roxel UK, based at Summerfield, Kidderminster, seeks a permanent Production Engineer to join the Operations Team.

The role supports current and future manufacturing capabilities, solving production issues and driving continuous improvement to safety, quality and productivity. You will design methods, implement machine modifications, and deliver capital projects, collaborating with the Quality team.