I am currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for a 6-mth contract near Southampton
Location: Romsey 5 days per week
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: £(Apply online only) dep. on experience
IR35: Inside
Clearance: The role can start under BPSS, however, SC is highly preferred, if not held candidates will need to be eligible.
Key Responsibilities
Drive the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality.
Lead successful problem resolution using PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC tools
Identify and lead the facilitation of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and provide regular communication of project status.
Identify and escalate risk, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with all business stakeholders.
Implement PFMEA, 5s and Asset Care programs for operational processes.
Support Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives.
Support Production with electronics and hardware product assembly and testing process and trouble shooting.
Support non-conformance route cause analysis and resolution implementation
Education and Qualifications
Degree qualified in relevant field.
Strong computer-based literacy.
Green / Black Belt – Lean Six Sigma.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Demonstratable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
Demonstratable experience in leading change management teams and projects.
Detailed understanding of electronic and mechanical assembly and testing principles.
Previous work experience within electro-mechanical assembly.
Previous experience of working with automated and manual measurement techniques across a range of Test Equipment.
Experience in troubleshooting product non-conformances
Experience using problem solving techniques (PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC)
Experienced with MRP tools (IFS would be advantageous).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Experience in working with cross functional teams and collaboration across a business.
Experience working in projects driving significant change and improvement projects.
Personal Attributes, Values and Competencies
Attention to detail.
Ability to follow process.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Self-motivated.
Able to interpret engineering documentation and communicate effectively with the engineering community.
A drive to improve product, process and efficiency
If this role is of interest, please send an updated CV to (url removed) and I will call you to discuss further
