Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, a specialist organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a six-month contract based in Romsey. The role requires on-site attendance five days per week and will focus on manufacturing optimisation, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and the assembly and testing of electronic and electro-mechanical products.

Key Responsibilities:

Optimising manufacturing and supporting processes to improve productivity, cost, lead times and quality
Leading structured problem resolution using PSP, 8D, root cause analysis and DMAIC techniques
Identifying and leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects, including communicating project progress
Recognising and escalating process, delivery and project risks, issues and improvement opportunities
Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and supporting the development of improvement frameworks
Implementing PFMEA, 5S and Asset Care programmes across operational processes
Supporting supply chain improvement initiatives and production teams with electronic and hardware assembly, testing and troubleshooting
Investigating product non-conformances and implementing effective corrective actions

Job Requirements:

Degree qualification in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering or a related discipline
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt qualification
Experience leading change management teams and improvement projects
Detailed understanding of electronic and mechanical assembly and testing principles
Experience in electro-mechanical assembly, automated and manual measurement techniques, and a range of test equipment
Experience troubleshooting product non-conformances and applying PSP, 8D, RCA and DMAIC methodologies
Familiarity with MRP tools, with knowledge of IFS advantageous

Additional Information:

Six-month contract based in Romsey
On-site attendance required five days per week
The role can start under BPSS clearance, with Security Check (SC) clearance highly preferred
You must be able to attain SC clearance if it is not already held
Inside IR35 engagement

Personal Attributes:

Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow defined processes
Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines
Self-motivated approach with a drive to improve products, processes and efficiency
Ability to interpret engineering documentation and communicate effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams
If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and electro-mechanical assembly, apply now to support important projects within the defence and security sector