- Create and implement manufacturing processes and procedures that follow Lean manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure products are manufactured on time and to the highest quality standards.
- Provide detailed work instructions and training for production staff to ensure uniformity and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
- Identify and spearhead opportunities for process improvements, actively participating in continuous improvement efforts.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and lead root cause analysis projects.
- Perform time and motion studies to streamline workflows and reduce operational waste.
- Design and implement tools, jigs, and fixtures to improve production capabilities and efficiency.
- Take an active role in cost-saving initiatives, ensuring optimal use of materials and resources.
- Maintain thorough documentation of all manufacturing processes, improvements, and changes.
- Stay up to date with industry standards, best practices, and the latest Lean manufacturing trends.
- Ensure adequate manufacturing capacity is available to meet the company's sales targets.
- Support internal and external quality improvement efforts.
- Must have experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or CI Engineer
- Strong background in manufacturing engineering and process optimisation.
- Must have experience delivering Improvement projects
- Expertise in Lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Must have a hands on approach and be happy working on the shop floor alongside Manufacturing and Production
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced, high-demand manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in software and tools relevant to process improvement and documentation.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Experience in designing and implementing production tools, jigs, and fixtures.
- Competitive salary between £45,000 - £55,000 (based on experience).
- Attractive benefits package.
- Be part of a forward-thinking company undergoing transformation, with a focus on continuous improvement and customer excellence.