I am currently looking for a Lean Process Engineer on a contract role for a Defence company in Romsey.
Title: Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement
Location: Romsey - 5 days per week onsite
Duration: up to November 2026 (4/5 months dep. on start date)
Day Rate: £360-390 per day Inside
IR35: Inside
Clearance: Will need a BPSS check, SC is preferred, if not held candidates will need to go through it
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality.
- Resolution of issues affecting manufacturing, assembly and testing processes using defined problem-solving processes
- .Identify and escalate risk, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement across Defence Team
- .Identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with all business stakeholders.
- Implement PFMEA, 5s and Asset Care programs for operational processes.
- Support Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives.
- Support Production with electronics and hardware product, assembly and testing process trouble shooting.
- Support non-conformance route cause analysis and resolution implementation
Education and Qualifications
- HNC / HND qualified in relevant field.
- Strong computer-based literacy.
- Green Belt – Lean Six Sigma.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Demonstratable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
- Demonstratable experience in leading change management teams and projects.
- Detailed understanding of electronic and mechanical assembly and testing principles.
- Previous work experience within electro-mechanical assembly
- .Previous experience of working with automated and manual measurement techniques across a range of Test Equipment.
- Experience in troubleshooting product non-conformances
- Experience using problem solving techniques (PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC)Experienced with MRP tools (IFS would be advantageous).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience in working with cross functional teams and collaboration across a business.
- Experience working in projects driving significant change and improvement projects.
Personal Attributes, Values and Competencies
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to follow process.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to interpret engineering documentation and communicate effectively with the engineering community.
- A drive to improve product, process and efficiency
