Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

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Title: Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

Key Responsibilities:

Support the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality.
Resolution of issues affecting manufacturing, assembly and testing processes using defined problem-solving processes
.Identify and escalate risk, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement across Defence Team
.Identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with all business stakeholders.
Implement PFMEA, 5s and Asset Care programs for operational processes.
Support Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives.
Support Production with electronics and hardware product, assembly and testing process trouble shooting.
Support non-conformance route cause analysis and resolution implementation

Education and Qualifications

HNC / HND qualified in relevant field.
Strong computer-based literacy.
Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Demonstratable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
Demonstratable experience in leading change management teams and projects.
Detailed understanding of electronic and mechanical assembly and testing principles.
Previous work experience within electro-mechanical assembly
.Previous experience of working with automated and manual measurement techniques across a range of Test Equipment.
Experience in troubleshooting product non-conformances
Experience using problem solving techniques (PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC)Experienced with MRP tools (IFS would be advantageous).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Experience in working with cross functional teams and collaboration across a business.
Experience working in projects driving significant change and improvement projects

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