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World Class Defence Organisation, based in Bolton, is currently looking to recruit a Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract.
Hourly Rate: £40.00ph
Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
Job Description:
The successful candidate will support the Assembly Operations business by developing, optimising and improving internal Stores and Logistics processes to aid the delivery to 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.
Your main responsibilities will involve:
Establishing, maintaining, and overseeing Continuous Improvement (CI) review processes to ensure long-term effectiveness and integrity.
Leading and coordinating CI initiatives to drive corrective and preventive actions.
Assisting in root cause investigations for issues related to externally sourced detailed components.
Minimising quality-related problems in the stores area—such as rework and non-conformances—using structured problem-solving methods like 8D and A3.
Applying process control and capability strategies to key logistics and store operations, aligned with both internal goals and external customer requirements.
A few things you should know:
Background in manufacturing and warehousing (preferred but not mandatory).
Familiarity with supply chain and goods receiving operations.
Knowledge of MRP systems and Just-in-Time practices, particularly within a store or inventory setting.
Experience with structured problem-solving (8D / A3) to resolve store-level defects, including rework and non-conformities.
Practical understanding of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
Proficient in CI and quality improvement methodologies.
Hands-on experience with Minitab or similar data analysis tools.
Are you intrigued? Apply now! Or WhatsApp/ring Lukas - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)
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