Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Ref: AS7993170

Crawley, UK

£60,000

• Permanent
• Process Optimization
• Lean Methodologies
• Stakeholder Engagement

About the candidate

The candidate is a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a robust background in industrial engineering and process optimization, primarily within high-stakes environments like aerospace and defence manufacturing. Boasting hands-on experience in late-stage industrialization, new product introduction, and driving continuous improvement initiatives, they excel in high-impact roles that require both technical acumen and excellent communication skills. Their expertise spans across enhancing shopfloor efficiencies and encapsulating design for manufacturing and assembly principles which make them invaluable in dynamic, challenging settings.

What makes them great?

• Efficiency Improvement: Demonstrated success in boosting shopfloor efficiency by over 15% through data-driven improvements and lean practices.
• Cost and Time Savings: Achieved a 20% reduction in cycle time by streamlining production processes at a mid-size defence company.
• Team Leadership and Strategy Implementation: Led cross-functional workshops that enhanced team collaboration and innovation at a regional electronics manufacturer.

Areas of expertise

• Process Optimization: Proven track record in enhancing production processes, achieving significant reductions in cycle times and increasing shopfloor efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Expert in implementing lean methodologies and continuous improvement processes such as 5S, TPM, and PFMEA to increase production throughput.
• Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement: Strong capabilities in leading cross-functional teams and managing projects with a focus on compliance and efficiency.