Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Improvement

CBSbutler; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is supporting a leading defence and aerospace organisation focused on advanced propulsion technologies. The Manufacturing Engineer will drive process improvements, develop manufacturing methods and lead capital projects from concept through to introduction.

Ideal candidates will have strong lean manufacturing experience, with exposure to ISO 9001, H&S culture and quality tools. Knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 or APQP processes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment as Manufacturing Engineer.
• Proficient with lean tools: VSM, 6S, Kanban, Kaizen.
• Experience in ISO 9001 and strong H&S culture.
• Knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 and ISO 14001 would be advantageous.
• Defence industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods, processes, and instructions for manufacture meeting safety, quality and productivity requirements.
• Design and implement machine/tooling modifications to optimise output.
• Deliver capital projects from concept to introduction.
• Address bottlenecks or issues with production and drive continuous improvement.
• Create SOPs and process control documents; maintain records and KPI monitoring.
• Work with Quality team to verify effectiveness of quality control systems.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

5S / 6S

Kaizen

Kanban

PFMEA

SPC

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

DoE

APQP

Job description

CBSbutler is supporting a leading defence and aerospace organisation focused on advanced propulsion technologies. The Manufacturing Engineer will drive process improvements, develop manufacturing methods and lead capital projects from concept through to introduction.

Ideal candidates will have strong lean manufacturing experience, with exposure to ISO 9001, H&S culture and quality tools. Knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 or APQP processes is a plus.