Manufacturing Engineer Industry: Aerospace, Defence, Manufacturing Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Salary: up to £45,000 Location: Twickenham Key Skills: Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace, Thermal Systems A permanent opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a busy manufacturing company in the Twickenham area who specialise in high tech Aerospace manufacturing. The company works within the Aerospace and Military markets providing a number of different products and services. Manufacturing Engineer Requirements: Previous experience of NPI Proven record of successfully implementing Lean in an industrial environment (either as a co-ordinator or as a leader) A proven track record of generating and maintaining process maps, PFMEA's and control plans Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles Experience of using problem solving techniques (5Why's, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, 8D) Significant technical & problem solving experience in an electro-mech. manufacturing environment. Good time management with a significant track record of planning / managing complex long term projects. Significant IT skills, Microsoft Office, Word and Excel at Intermediate level Experience of working within an Aerospace Manufacturing environment, Automotive Good command of the English language, verbal reasoning and very articulate with the ability to communicate at all levels both externally and internally work independently, maintaining team communication Knowledge of ERP MRP system Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities: Work with manufacturing cell leaders, lean co-ordinator and design engineering to improve process efficiencies Implement 'Standard work', generating & maintaining manufacturing documentation (SOP's, Routings, "Visual Factory" displays) Creation & Maintenance of Routings in the MRP system Implement lean manufacturing methods (e.g. 1-piece flow lines, visual factory) to reduce throughput times, rework/scrap and work in progress Implement basic improvement tools, from 5S, 7 Wastes, Visual Management and Standardised Work balanced assembly lines where single (best) piece flow philosophies are employed Support the Manufacturing Cells with their recording, and analysis of production data, and ensure the correct focus is placed on the main issues arising Mentor for cell leaders for improved methods of manufacturing assembly and test. If you are interested in this Manufacturing Engineer opportunity, click Apply Now and Irma will be in touch with you