Manufacturing Operations Engineer: Lean & Process Improvement

KiddeFenwal; High Bentham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KiddeFenwal is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive production efficiency, process improvement and manufacturing excellence on site. The role collaborates with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to reduce waste, increase throughput and resolve complex issues.

The position will move from Bentham to a later relocation at Bamber Bridge as operations shift. You will own processes, lead Lean initiatives, manage capital projects and contribute to NPI/DFM activities, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures or automation.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve assigned manufacturing processes and production lines.
• Identify and implement improvements to increase productivity, quality and process capability.
• Lead Lean, 5S, Kaizen and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production, equipment and process issues.
• Manage capital equipment and process improvement projects from planning to validation.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, work instructions, SOPs and other technical documentation.
• Support PFMEA, process controls and quality improvement activities.
• Provide hands-on technical support and guidance to Production and Engineering teams.
• Work cross-functionally to implement practical, sustainable manufacturing solutions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BEng/BSc) or Integrated Master’s (MEng) in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP/MES systems

SPC/Minitab

Job description

KiddeFenwal is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive production efficiency, process improvement and manufacturing excellence on site. The role collaborates with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to reduce waste, increase throughput and resolve complex issues.

The position will move from Bentham to a later relocation at Bamber Bridge as operations shift. You will own processes, lead Lean initiatives, manage capital projects and contribute to NPI/DFM activities, with