On-Site Lean Manufacturing Engineer for Productivity

AWD online; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to shape efficient production processes and drive improvements in productivity, quality and cost. The role includes leading improvement activity, supporting NPI, and using data to implement practical changes across processes.

You will work with Production and cross-functional teams to strengthen standard work, process maps, BOMs, layouts, tooling and DfM, while promoting Lean practices and high Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Analytical and numerical skills to interpret data and metrics.
• Hands-on engineering approach with manufacturing judgement.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to improve processes, efficiency and cost.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Degree or Level 6 qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects and support New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Analyse manufacturing data to identify process improvements.
• Develop and maintain Standard Work, process maps and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Optimise manufacturing processes, layouts, tooling, jigs, fixtures and build sequences.
• Promote Lean manufacturing principles and high HS&E standards.
• Collaborate with Production and cross-functional teams to deliver improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Excel

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing judgement

Education

Degree or Level 6 in Engineering/ Manufacturing

Job description

AWD online is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to shape efficient production processes and drive improvements in productivity, quality and cost. The role includes leading improvement activity, supporting NPI, and using data to implement practical changes across processes.

You will work with Production and cross-functional teams to strengthen standard work, process maps, BOMs, layouts, tooling and DfM, while promoting Lean practices and high Health & Safety standards.