Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

Matchtech; Romsey; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is looking for a Process Engineer focused on Lean Continuous Improvement. The successful candidate will optimize manufacturing processes, resolve production issues, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should have HNC/HND qualifications, Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma, and demonstratable knowledge in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. Strong communication skills and experience in cross-functional project work are essential for this role based in Romsey, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• HNC / HND qualified in a relevant field.
• Strong computer-based literacy.
• Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Support the optimisation of key and supporting processes.
• Resolution of issues affecting manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Identify and escalate risk and opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement Tools

Problem Solving Techniques

Communication

Collaboration

Education

HNC / HND in relevant field

Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma

Tools

MRP tools (IFS advantageous)

Job description

Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Support the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality.
• Resolution of issues affecting manufacturing, assembly and testing processes using defined problem-solving processes.
• Identify and escalate risk, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across Defence Team.
• Identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with all business stakeholders.
• Implement PFMEA, 5s and Asset Care programs for operational processes.
• Support Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives.
• Support Production with electronics and hardware product, assembly and testing process trouble shooting.
• Support non-conformance route cause analysis and resolution implementation.

Education and Qualifications

• HNC / HND qualified in relevant field.
• Strong computer-based literacy.
• Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Demonstratable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
• Demonstratable experience in leading change management teams and projects.
• Detailed understanding of electronic and mechanical assembly and testing principles.
• Previous work experience within electro-mechanical assembly.
• Previous experience of working with automated and manual measurement techniques across a range of Test Equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting product non-conformances.
• Experience using problem solving techniques (PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC).
• Experienced with MRP tools (IFS would be advantageous).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in working with cross functional teams and collaboration across a business.
• Experience working in projects driving significant change and improvement projects.