Continuous Improvement Engineer

2 months ago


Westerham, United Kingdom REED Engineering Full time

Reed is looking on behalf of their client for a talented **Continuous improvement engineer** to oversee and improve their manufacturing processes.

**Job Title: Continuous improvement engineer**

**Salary: £50,000 DOE**

**Full time permanent position**

**Location: Westerham, Ken**

The **Continuous Improvement Engineer's** responsibilities include identifying areas for improvement, maintaining high levels of manufacturing and product quality, designing new manufacturing processes and validation tests, as well as ensuringcost-efficiency and conformance with regulatory standards.

The main responsibilities of the role will be to use**Lean/Six Sigma methodology to deliver projects** that demonstrate safe, compliant and sustainable solutions to operational issues and waste.
- Evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Determining problem resolutions and implementing improvements.
- Developing detailed layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow.
- Researching and developing new processes, equipment, and validation methods.
- Developing and implementing cost-saving measures and quality control systems.
- Ensuring manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards and legal regulations.
- Maintaining research and activity documentation and preparing reports.
- Analysing and reporting on production processes, methods, schedules, downtime, cycle times, availability of machines and waste management
- Ensuring that the organisation’s manufacturing processes comply with relevant policies and government laws and regulations
- Reviewing and calculating the costs of the different tools and equipment in the production process and predicting the overheads in future production requirements
- Analysing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment placement to maximise manufacturing efficiency
- Coordinating maintenance and repair services to keep production equipment operational.
- Lead Kaizen projects and events.
- Be the primary lead in the escalation process developing a Problem-Solving culture.

**Requirements**:

- Skills in specific software packages, including computer-aided modelling and design software
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
- Knowledge of engineering science
- Knowledge of equipment for the installation and repairs
- Degree in manufacturing, mechanical or electromechanical engineering required.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred
- Experience working within a lean manufacturing environment

If you are interested in this position, please click 'APPLY' today, or contact Ella in the Reed Southampton branch to discuss


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