On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Continuous Improvement Logistics Engineer on an initial 12-month contract. As the Continuous Improvement Logistics Engineer, you will support the assembly operations business by developing, optimizing, and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes to aid the delivery of missile systems to our UK & international customers.
Role: Continuous Improvement Logistics Engineer
Pay: 32 - 35 per hour Umbrella
Location: Bolton
Contract: Monday - Friday, 37 Hours per week, 12 Months Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS
Essential 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 & preventative actions.
* Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products.
* Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business, including 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 internal and external customers.
* Facilitation of practical problem solving for root cause analysis within manufacturing & logistic facilities.
* Facilitation of improvement activities within manufacturing & logistics facilities.
* Technical expertise on Lean toolsets and change management.
* Managing improvements into the business.
Essential Experience
* 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.
* Strong manufacturing & warehousing background (preferable but not essential).
* Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices (preferable but not essential).
* Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principles (preferably in a stores environment).
* Experience 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 functions.
* Experience in Lean manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies.
* Experience with CI & Quality tools.
* Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams.
* Ability to produce, maintain, and interpret data using a structured approach.
* Manage projects and improvements from start to finish.
* Experience with Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
* Sound understanding of manufacturing, logistical, and engineering processes.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.
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