Join the Offsite Revolution – Be Our Next Process Engineer / Lean Specialist
At Explore Manufacturing, we're changing the way the UK builds. From our cutting-edge facility in Worksop, we produce precision-engineered components that power some of the country's most iconic infrastructure projects.
We're now on the lookout for a Process Engineer / Lean Specialist—a dynamic, hands-on professional with a passion for continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and digital innovation. If you want to make a genuine impact on how the construction industry operates, this is the role for you.
What You'll Do
Lead lean initiatives to streamline production, reduce waste, and boost efficiency.
Facilitate Kaizen events and apply Six Sigma and root cause analysis to solve complex challenges.
Embed 5S, visual management, and standard work practices across our operations.
Collaborate with Production, Design, and Quality teams to improve manufacturability.
Drive our MMC and DfMA transformation through process improvement and digital tools.
What You Bring
A degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Solid experience in a complex manufacturing or industrial setting.
Expertise in Lean tools and methodologies – Six Sigma certification a plus.
Strong communication skills and a proactive, shop floor presence.
Experience with digital tools such as MES systems, Power BI or AutoCAD (a bonus).
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary & benefits package
Real career progression and development opportunities
Play a vital role in reshaping how infrastructure is delivered in the UK
Be part of a culture that champions innovation, safety, and sustainability
Ready to shape the future of construction?
Apply now and let's build smarter, together.
About Us
Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.
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