On-site Lean Manufacturing Engineer: NPI & CI

AWD online; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AWD online in Plymouth, Devon seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, productivity, quality and cost. You will lead improvement activity, support NPI, and use data to drive practical changes across processes.

Working with Production and cross-functional teams, you will strengthen Standard Work, process maps, BOMs, layouts and DFm. You will promote Lean principles, reduce waste, and maintain high HS&E standards while delivering cross-functional operational

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Hands-on engineering approach with sound manufacturing judgement.
• Apply engineering principles to improve processes, efficiency and cost.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven; work independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Degree or Level 6 qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Waste reduction: identify and Eliminate waste to improve cost, quality, delivery and efficiency.
• Continuous improvement: lead CI projects and support NPI.
• Manufacturing data analysis: analyse data to identify improvements.
• Standard Work and BOMs: develop and maintain standards and BOMs.
• Process, layout and tooling optimisation: optimise processes and layouts.
• Structured problem-solving: provide structured support to Production.
• Standardisation and DfM: drive standardisation and Design for Manufacture.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with teams to deliver improvements.
• Lean manufacturing and HS&E: promote Lean and high safety standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Lean knowledge

Communication

Independence

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Level 6 qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

AWD online in Plymouth, Devon seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, productivity, quality and cost. You will lead improvement activity, support NPI, and use data to drive practical changes across processes.

Working with Production and cross-functional teams, you will strengthen Standard Work, process maps, BOMs, layouts and DFm. You will promote Lean principles, reduce waste, and maintain high HS&E standards while delivering cross-functional operational