£32/hr to £35/hr
England, United Kingdom
Contract, Variable

Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer

Posted by Morson Talent.

Morson Talent is partnering with one of their leading clients in the Bolton area to recruit their next CI Manufacturing Engineer

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Please note that in order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictions and the necessary certificates which are stated below.

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
AND
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject.
OR
• BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree

The successful candidate will support the Assembly Operations business by developing, optimising and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes to aid the delivery of missile systems to our UK & international customers. They will support and lead waste / defect reduction activities that will increase productivity as we drive towards trebling our production rates while reducing our costs.

£32ph - £35ph Umbrella
SC with BPSS to start

As a CI Team member your main responsibilities will involve:

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 & preventative 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 PPS 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.

As a CI Team member your skills and experience will ideally include:

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.

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