Graduate Engineer – Operations

Position Overview

The Graduate Engineer – Continuous Improvement will work in collaboration with the Operations Project Leader within all key operational manufacturing areas, using a variety of continuous improvement tactics including kaizen and six sigma methodologies. To evaluate a variety of processes and drive through improvement in change solutions, delivering tangible production efficiency improvements.

The Graduate Engineer reports to the Operations Director.

Job Respon­sibi­lities

• Analyse system bottlenecks and inefficiencies, seeking solutions
• Promote lean techniques and process management
• Plan and facilitate kaizen activities / events across the designated operational areas
• Integrate with all functions to define process capabilities, assess gaps and develop gap closure plans
• Create communication and manage process for continuous improvement projects engaging all stake holders
• Identify and create standard processes throughout operations areas
• Collaborate with management to train employees on new manufacturing practices
• Analyse output under new practices

Desired Skills

• Excellent IT skills including; Microsoft, AutoCAD, etc.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• A valid driver’s license

Desired Personal Qualities

• Ability to work under pressure
• Superb time management and professionalism
• A growth mind set and willingness to learn
• Team working and delegation

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering discipline

Future Prospects

• Opportunity to progress into a technical or production management position

Closing date

• 25-Sep-2020

Salary Range

• £22 – 24K

Contact details

First Name: Mark
Surname: Corns
Position: Operations Director
Telephone no. 01744 889886
Email address: mark.corns@rainfordsolutions.com​