Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Romsey; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Process Engineer for a 12-month contract to enhance Lean Continuous Improvement in Hampshire. The ideal candidate will support process optimisation and troubleshooting within manufacturing and assembly, demonstrating strong knowledge in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Applicants should hold relevant HNC/HND qualifications and a Green Belt certification. This role offers competitive daily rates and requires onsite presence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the optimisation of processes to enhance productivity.
• Resolve issues affecting manufacturing and testing processes.
• Identify and escalate risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across teams.
• Implement PFMEA and Asset Care programs.
• Support Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement tools

Problem-solving techniques

Change management

Education

HNC / HND qualified in relevant field

Green Belt — Lean Six Sigma

Tools

MRP tools

Job description

Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

12‑month contract. £365–£395 per day, Inside IR35. Onsite in Hampshire.

Key Skills

• PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC

Key Responsibilities

• Support the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality.
• Resolve issues affecting manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes using defined problem‑solving processes.
• Identify and escalates risks, 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 troubleshooting.
• Support non-conformance root 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

• Demonstrative knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
• Demonstrative 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).