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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Morson Talent
Posted a day ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Bolton, Lancashire BL1 6LU, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Morson is seeking a candidate to support the Assembly Operations business of a leading Defence Manufacturer in the UK.
  • The role involves developing and optimizing internal Stores and Logistic processes, including facilitating CI plans and conducting root cause analysis.
  • Candidates should have a formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21, or an HNC/equivalent in a relevant subject, or a BEng in Engineering or Science.
  • Experience in manufacturing and warehousing, Lean manufacturing, and problem-solving methodologies is preferred, alongside strong interpersonal skills.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates are expected to have relevant experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Morson are working with one of the UK's leading Defence Manufacturer to join the team.

The successful candidate will support the Assembly Operations business by developing, optimising and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes.

  • 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

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

If this position is of interest please submit an up to date CV

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.