Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

rocess Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

Title: Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality.
• Resolution of issues affecting manufacturing, assembly and testing processes using defined problem-solving processes
• .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 across Defence Team
• .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 trouble shooting.
• Support non-conformance route cause analysis and resolution implementation

Education and Qualifications

• HNC / HND qualified in relevant field.
• Strong computer-based literacy.
• Green 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.