Operations Engineer

Laveer Engineering; Salwick; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Springfields Fuels Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operational Improvement Engineer to lead manufacturing process improvements. You will partner with Production, Maintenance and Quality to identify opportunities, apply Lean Six Sigma and RCA methods, and deliver measurable productivity and quality gains.

Responsibilities include analysing performance data, developing business cases, and implementing sustainable actions that reduce waste and variability while boosting OEE and safety.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering process improvement in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, RCA, Kaizen and improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyse operational data to support decisions.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.
• Excel proficiency and reporting experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects to boost safety, quality, productivity and performance.
• Analyse production processes and data to identify opportunities.
• Apply Lean, RCA, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methods.
• Reduce waste, defects, rework and variation through initiatives.
• Improve throughput, equipment reliability and OEE.
• Lead investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality.
• Develop business cases, project plans and metrics.
• Track benefits and communicate progress.
• Coach teams in continuous improvement tools and practices.
• Promote operational excellence and continuous learning.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Kaizen

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requisition Number: 35017

Company: Springfields Fuels Ltd

Location:

Salwick Preston, GB

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

As an Operational Improvement Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and implementing initiatives that improve manufacturing performance, product quality, workplace safety, equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Working closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality teams, you will lead process improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, problem-solving techniques and data-driven decision-making.

You will analyse operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement and implement sustainable solutions that reduce waste, improve productivity and support business objectives. All activities must be delivered in compliance with safety, quality, environmental and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and process improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, productivity and operational performance.
• Analyse production processes, equipment performance and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies to address operational challenges.
• Reduce process variation, defects, rework and waste through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve production throughput, equipment reliability, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and process capability.
• Facilitate investigations into safety, quality and production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with teams including Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality to deliver operational improvements.
• Develop business cases, project plans and performance metrics to support improvement activities.
• Monitor project progress and track realised benefits including productivity gains, cost savings and quality improvements.
• Coach and support employees in continuous improvement tools, problem-solving techniques and best practices.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, employee engagement and continuous learning.

Success Measures

• Improved safety performance and reduction of operational risks.
• Reduction in quality defects, non-conformances, rework and waste.
• Increased production throughput and equipment availability.
• Improvements in OEE, process capability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Successful completion of improvement projects and implementation of sustainable solutions.
• Increased employee participation in continuous improvement projects.
• Complete corrective and preventive actions.

Success In This Role Will Be Demonstrated Through

• Improved safety performance and reduction of operational risks.
• Reduction in quality defects, non-conformances, rework and waste.
• Increased production throughput and equipment availability.
• Improvements in OEE, process capability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Successful completion of improvement projects and implementation of sustainable solutions.
• Increased employee participation in continuous improvement projects.
• Complete corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering process improvement or continuous improvement projects within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Kaizen and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to analyse and interpret operational, manufacturing and performance data to support decision-making.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and continuous improvement reporting tools is desirable.

Additional training and development will be provided.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

• Attractive compensation
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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