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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Benfleet, Essex SS7 3BZ

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Reed's engineering and manufacturing specialists are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer for an aerospace repair and overhaul organization in South Essex.
  • The role involves optimizing operational performance and enhancing safety and quality in the maintenance facility.
  • Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement or Process Engineering, preferably in an aerospace or MRO setting.
  • A degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required, with strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

For over 60 years, Reed’s engineering and manufacturing specialists have been recruiting professionals like you for permanent, temporary and contract positions.

We are working with an aerospace repair and overhaul organisation in South Essex who are looking to appoint a Continuous Improvement Engineer.

The successful appointee will play a key role in optimizing operational performance, improving processes, and enhancing safety and quality within their internal maintenance facility.

Responsibilities: 

Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement strategies to optimize the efficiency of aircraft maintenance and repair processes.

Conduct root cause analysis on process inefficiencies and develop corrective actions.

Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, and other Lean initiatives to reduce cycle time and eliminate waste.

Lead Lean Six Sigma projects focused on improving operational and safety processes within the MRO facility.

Utilize DMAIC methodology to measure, analyze, and improve process performance.

Ensure all improvement activities align with our MOE and aerospace industry regulations, such as EASA, CAA, TCCA & AS9110.

Collaborate with departments including MRO, Engineering, Operations, Compliance, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless execution of improvement projects.

Skills / Experience required:

Educated to degree level (preferably Masters) in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent NVQ Level qualification.

3-5 years of experience in a Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, or similar role, preferably in an aerospace or MRO setting.

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred).

Experience with root cause analysis, process mapping, and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).

Understanding of aerospace regulatory requirements (EASA, CAA, AS9110, etc.).

Interested? Please apply now to be considered for this vacancy! 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.