The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will oversee and drive Zero Defects within engineering and manufacturing processes, ensuring operational efficiency and quality in Redditch. This temporary role requires a results-driven professional with a strong background in the industrial/manufacturing sector.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products in the industrial and manufacturing industry. The company values innovation and excellence in its operations and seeks to maintain its reputation for engineering precision.

Description

• Developing a standard approach for selecting the priority improvements
• Soliciting ideas from workforce, analysis of quality data, SMA reviews, customer complaints, audit findings, PFMEA, process walks, benefit /effort analysis, Standards gaps, etc.
• Assigning resource to the priority projects, ensuring leaders/ teams have the required skills and support to deliver each projects
• Driving the development of people to close any Zero Defect toolset skills gaps required to deliver improvement projects

Profile

A successful Lead Manufacturing Engineer should have:

• Experience working in a manufacturing engineering role in aerospace, defense, automotive or high-spec industrial environments.
• Engineering project management experience with a thorough understanding of the associated tools and techniques
• Strong understanding of process control and process capability, including the use of statistical tools to validate and monitor production stability
• Demonstrated experience in leading business performance and continuous improvement initiatives focused on Zero Defects.
• In-depth knowledge APQP core tools including PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SOPs
• Significant experience with 8D/DMAIC problem-solving methodologies and VSM (Value Stream Mapping)
• Excellent analytical skills, able to analyse business KPI''s, process capability data, audit results, stakeholder feedback, etc. to identify and quantify process improvement opportunities

Job Offer

• Up to -50ph Inside IR35
• 6 months contract with a view to extend
• Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful engineering projects.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Temporary position with potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

If you are an experienced Lead Manufacturing Engineer looking to make a positive impact in Redditch, apply today to take the next step in your career.