Airedale by Modine
Manufacturing Engineer
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Position Description
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for helping to drive operational excellence and across production processes. This role has a strong focus on continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and the theory of constraints to optimise manufacturing performance, reduce waste, enhance product quality, and support strategic business objectives. The role also plays a key part in supporting the introduction and implementation of new capital expenditure (CapEx) projects to enhance production capability.
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Key Responsibilities
- Strong knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Root Cause Analysis, and DMAIC.
- Lead and support CI projects that reduce cost, eliminate waste, shorten cycle time, and improve product quality.
- Implement continuous improvement methodologies to build operational capability.
- Drive defect prevention through robust process controls and error-proofing solutions (Poka Yoke).
- Support new product development from concept through to product launch.
- Develop, optimise, and validate manufacturing processes to meet rigorous quality and performance targets.
- Monitor operational performance (OEE, yield, downtime, scrap, OTIF) and present insights to relevant stakeholders.
- Create dashboards, databases, KPIs, and reports to support decision-making and justification.
- Support issue resolution through structured problem solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Required Education & Qualifications
- HNC / HND or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering (or related field preferred).
- Experience in high volume manufacturing environment, (automotive industry or similar preferred)
- Demonstrated experience delivering tangible CI improvements.
- Experience in 5S, SMED, TPM, 8 wastes or other Lean methodologies.
- Strong experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
- Proficient in process mapping, workflow analysis and factory floor observations.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Proactive and self-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to implementing solutions.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
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