Manufacturing Engineer in Thirsk

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be recruiting for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of a leading North Yorkshire based business who specialise in design, production and assembly of large steel frameworks and structures. In the role of Lean Manufacturing Engineer you will be able to think creatively in order to deliver on multiple bespoke projects, ensuring efficiency, high quality and on time delivery. Lead projects in process improvement, new equipment, facilities, safety etc. including development of the business case, financial budgets, resource management, timelines, communication and reportingResearch new equipment, systems, and innovation within the market for potential investment. Ability to observe, research and present findings conciselyTo respectfully challenge where you suspect stakeholders may be asking for things which are above and beyond the core requirements of the project scopeDevelop a Lean Manufacturing culture within Production teams and the wider business.Guide teams through process changes and coordinate the deployment of new systems on siteControl & reduce costs in the factory by continuously challenging the methods of manufactureCoaching, training & mentoring production teams on Lean methodology, structured daily management and KPI’s, ensuring improvement actions are in place when requiredEducational background requiredHold an Engineering Qualification (HNC, HND etc) a degree would be an advantageJob related experience requiredPossess a general understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to the core businessLean/CI experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceAbility to manage multiple assignments/priorities and achieve resultsAny other skills / knowledge requiredBe able to build a strong network across the business and be a positive influence for change within both the operational and management teamsAbility to motivate teams and lead change at all levels of the organisationTo possess a degree of resilience and empathy when leading teams to ensure the objectives are achieved but team engagement and ownership are still keyStrong communication and influencing skills, including stakeholder managementElevation Engineering & Manufacturing is a specialist recruitment consultancy dealing with engineering, technical and operational positions in Yorkshire and the surrounding regions. If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, we would love to hear from you