Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Six Sigma Process Optimizer

Alexander Mann Solutions - Contingency; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Mann Solutions - Contingency is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12 month contract based in Bristol. You will drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, maximise yield and quality, and support new product introductions.

Responsibilities include leading Lean/Six Sigma projects, maintaining PFMEA and process documentation, analysing data, and collaborating with Operations, Planning, Quality and suppliers to meet cost, lead time and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement projects (Lean/Six Sigma).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Monitor process performance and define key variables.
• Analyse data, perform root-cause investigations, and lead corrective actions.
• Own PFMEA activities and related documentation.
• Define and report process change requirements.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Identify equipment upgrade opportunities and manage validation.
• Create, update, and maintain process documentation and technical packages.
• Support New Product Introduction with APQP/PPAP principles.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, suppliers and customers to meet quality, cost, delivery targets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

APQP

PPAP

Job description

Alexander Mann Solutions - Contingency is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12 month contract based in Bristol. You will drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, maximise yield and quality, and support new product introductions.

Responsibilities include leading Lean/Six Sigma projects, maintaining PFMEA and process documentation, analysing data, and collaborating with Operations, Planning, Quality and suppliers to meet cost, lead time and delivery targets.