Lean Industrial Engineer

Lean Industrial Engineer

Permanent - Full-time -Stonehouse - Salary Up to £45,000 DOE 

My client, a leading global, automotive manufacturer, are looking for a Lean Engineer to play a vital role in a multi-functional and agile team to help improve efficiency and performance of the production processes.

The Role:

• Lead value stream mapping to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Analyse production processes using Lean tools (e.g., Gemba walks, 5S, and cycle time analysis) to recommend changes.
• Redesign and refine processes to improve material flow and meet customer demands faster.
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistency.
• Train and coach teams on Lean principles and tools, fostering a culture of improvement.
• Support Kaizen events and ensure Lean practices are embedded across the production line.
• Ensure quality standards are upheld and escalate issues when necessary.
• Manage projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and performance goals are met.

The Person:

• Strong knowledge of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, PDCA problem-solving, 5S, and waste reduction methods.
• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Additional training in Lean Six Sigma or Industrial Engineering -desirable.
• Strong IT Skills - Microsoft office (PowerPoint, word, excel)
• Business Focussed.Strong understanding of company priorities with the ability to turn them into actionablesolutions.
• Team Player.Flexible and collaborative, with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Proactive Problem-Solver. Self-motivated to identify issues and implement practical solutions.
• Interpersonal skills, comfortable working with colleagues across all levels and roles.
• Effective Communicator. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others confidently.

The Benefits

• A tailored development plan and good progression prospects
• 20 days holiday rising to 25 days after 1 year, in addition to 8 English Bank Holidays
• Generous holiday purchase scheme after qualifying service.
• Participation in the healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised canteen, Free onsite parking, Cycle scheme
• Generous Pension scheme
• Social committee lead social events.

If this role sounds of interest to you, apply to Georgej @RErecruitment .com today. George - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

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