Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing/Logistics)
Posted 2 weeks ago by TieTalent
£35 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Bolton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Continuous Improvement Engineer will enhance the Assembly Operations of a leading defense client in Bolton by optimizing internal Stores and Logistics processes. This role involves leading waste and defect reduction initiatives to boost productivity and reduce costs. The position requires full-time onsite work and is initially a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will also facilitate problem-solving and improvement activities within the manufacturing and logistics facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up, support and govern CI reviews, ensuring they are robust and sustainable.
- Facilitation and running of CI plans to enable the implementation of corrective & preventive actions.
- Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products.
- Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
- Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics process driven by both our internal and external customers.
- Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities.
- Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics' facility.
- Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management.
- Managing improvements into the business.
Key Skills:
- Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
- Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject or BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree.
- Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background (preferable not essential).
- Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices (preferable not essential).
- Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment).
- Working in or supporting operations in a fast paced production environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure.
- The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions.
- Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & SIX Sigma methodologies.
- Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools.
- Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams.
- The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach.
- Manage projects and or improvement from 'cradle to grave'.
- Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
- Having a sound understanding of manufacturing, Logistical and engineering processes.
Salary (Rate): £35 per hour
City: Bolton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About Continuous Improvement Engineer
Carbon60 are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing) to join their industry leading defence client's team in Bolton.
About The Role
The successful candidate will support the company's Assembly Operations business by developing, optimising and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes to aid the delivery of products to UK & international customers. They will support and lead waste / defect reduction activities that will increase productivity whilst reducing cost. Full-time onsite at the Bolton Manufacturing Facility Initial 12 month contract
Responsibilities
- Set up, support and govern CI reviews, ensuring they are robust and sustainable.
- Facilitation and running of CI plans to enable the implementation of corrective & preventive actions.
- Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products.
- Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
- Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics process driven by both our internal and external customers.
- Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities.
- Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics' facility.
- Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management.
- Managing improvements into the business.
Qualifications
Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21. Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject or BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree.
Skills
Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background (preferable not essential). Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices (preferable not essential). Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment). Working in or supporting operations in a fast paced production environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure. The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions. Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & SIX Sigma methodologies. Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools. Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams. The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach. Manage projects and or improvement from 'cradle to grave'. Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software. Having a sound understanding of manufacturing, Logistical and engineering processes.
Pay range
Up to £35 per hour (via an Umbrella company) The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Security Clearance for this role. You must be a British Citizen to apply for this role. For more information please email Ellie at Carbon60 Fareham at Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Nice-to-have skills
Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma MRP
Bolton, England
Work experience
General Project Management
Languages
English