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Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 35 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer
JOB LOCATION: Bolton Manchester
SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC (BPSS Start)
DURATION: 12+ Months
WORK PATTERN: Monday to Friday Onsite
PAY RATE: £35 - £40 Hour Umbrella (Inside IR35)
ExpLaNAtion of ACRONYMS IF APPLICABLE
CI – Continuous Improvement
MRP - Material Requirements Planning
Essential QUALIFICATIONS
Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
and
HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject.
or
BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree
ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES
Continuous Improvement Engineer - Manufacturing
ADDITIONAL VACANCY INFORMATION
Experience specifically required:
Qualifications Essential
Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
Lean manufacturing & Six sigma methodologies
Understanding of CI & Quality tools
Minitab - data analysis software package
Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background (preferable not essential)
Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices
Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment)
Candidates must have a focus in their career on CI, not just an engineer that has dabbled.
Overview of department: Manufacturing department
Based in Bolton Manufacturing facility.
The opportunity:
An opportunity is now available in the CI team.
The successful candidate will support the MBDA 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. There will be a requirement to liaise with other functions within MBDA ensuring they are fully aware of all improvement activities that are ongoing within the business. Provide leadership, direction and support across Assembly Operations at all levels of the organisation.
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 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
What we’re looking for from you:
• 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
Experience specifically required:
Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background (preferable not essential)
Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices
Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment)
Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
Lean manufacturing & Six sigma methodologies
Understanding of CI & Quality tools
Minitab - data analysis software package
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 processesBefore You Apply
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