Overview
Carbon60 are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing) to join their industry leading defence aerospace client's team in Bolton.
Responsibilities
* 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 & preventive 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 processes driven by both our internal and external customers.
* Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistics facilities.
* Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics facility.
* Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management.
* Managing improvements into the business.
Qualifications
* Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
* Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject or BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree.
Skills
* 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.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Security Clearance for this role. You must be a British Citizen to apply for this role.
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