Lean Engineer - Hybrid - Manufacturing

• Lead and champion Lean manufacturing initiatives across the facility, driving continuous improvement and waste elimination programmes.
• Facilitate value stream mapping activities and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Organise and lead Kaizen events, ensuring projects are executed successfully and deliver measurable operational improvements.
• Partner with plant leadership, cross-functional teams, and high-performing teams to embed Lean methodologies throughout the organisation.
• Promote and sustain a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and Lean training initiatives.
• Drive problem-solving activities using Lean tools and methodologies to address manufacturing and operational challenges.
• Conduct floor analysis, process improvements, facility layout reviews, and constraint identification initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics, project progress, and continuous improvement savings.
• Lead regular Gemba walks, steering committee meetings, and continuous improvement reviews.
• Support multiple manufacturing locations and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure sustainable Lean implementation

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Join a global engineering powerhouse where you'll lead high-impact Lean transforGain visibility with senior leadership while driving Kaizen events

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or industrial engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, Continuous Improvement, and Total Productive Maintenance.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Experience leading or participating in Kaizen events is highly desirable.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Blac Belt certification would be advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Visio or CAD software is a plus.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export compliance requirements

Our client is a globally recognised manufacturing and engineering organisation with a long-standing reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. They offer employees the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while providing strong career development, training, and advancement opportunities within an inclusive and collaborative environment.

• Opportunity to lead meaningful Lean transformation projects with visible business impact.
• Work for a financially stable, globally recognised organisation with a strong culture of innovation.
• Excellent career progression opportunities across multiple business units and locations.
• Comprehensive benefits package, retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, and professional development support.
• Collaborative, employee-focused environment that values continuous learning, leadership development, and operational excellence