Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Lean & Process Improvement

Fusion People Ltd; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People are recruiting a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Cookstown. The role focuses on analysing and improving production processes, driving operational efficiency, and supporting the implementation of innovative manufacturing solutions within a fast-paced engineering environment.

You will work with production, quality, maintenance and engineering teams to optimise manufacturing performance, using lean principles and data-driven approaches.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or production environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using manufacturing data to drive operational improvements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Knowledge of process mapping, root cause analysis, and project management techniques would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Support the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain production systems, procedures, and documentation.
• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimise manufacturing performance.
• Investigate production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction and manufacturing process development.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in projects involving automation, process optimisation, and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure all activities are completed in line with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven improvement

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree or HND in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Process mapping

Job description

Fusion People are recruiting a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Cookstown. The role focuses on analysing and improving production processes, driving operational efficiency, and supporting the implementation of innovative manufacturing solutions within a fast-paced engineering environment.

You will work with production, quality, maintenance and engineering teams to optimise manufacturing performance, using lean principles and data-driven approaches.