Title: Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement
Location: 5 days per week onsite - Southampton
Duration: up to November 2026 (4/5 months dep. on start date)
Day Rate: £(Apply online only) per day Inside
IR35: Inside
Clearance: Will need a BPSS check, SC is preferred, if not held candidates will need to go through it
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.
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
Salary description
£360.00 - £390.00 per day