Continuous Improvement Engineer

Morson are working with one of the UK''s leading Defence Manufacturer in finding a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the team at the Bolton site.

• 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 process driven by both our internal and external customers
• Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities
• Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics'' facility
• Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management
• Managing improvements into the business

What we''re looking for from you:

• 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

As a CI Team member your skills and experience will ideally include:

• Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background.
• Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices. 
• 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

If this role is of interest to you and you ould like to apply please submit an up to date CV