Lean Manufacturing Jobs in England

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Production Improvement Engineer - Setups & Changeovers

Plymouth, South West
BluetownOnline Ltd
a leading UK-based aerospace super precision business with a rich 75-year history, committed to innovation and excellence. We specialise in designing and manufacturing super precision, integrated bearing solutions for the aerospace, defence, and space industries. The Role: The Production Improvement Engineer - Setups & Changeovers will play a pivotal … role in implementing lean manufacturing initiatives that streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency. Working closely with all departments, you'll identify improvement opportunities, develop action plans, and champion setup reduction and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development … and implementation of a comprehensive continuous improvement/setup reduction strategy Identify and analyse machine setups for potential improvement opportunities Implement lean manufacturing tools and techniques (e.g., SMED, 5S, Kanban, Kaizen) Facilitate cross-functional teams to collaborate on improvement projects Manage and track project progress, measure results, and more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
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Production Engineering Manager

Fareham, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
SAAB UK Ltd
dynamic team in the field of electrical test and installation, specifically focusing on radar systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in lean manufacturing principles and have extensive knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This role will involve overseeing the technical transfer of industrialization … processes, ensuring efficient production methods, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize our manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Industrialisation Strategy: Develop and execute strategies for the industrialisation of radar systems production, focusing on optimizing processes, reducing lead times, and enhancing product quality. Lean Manufacturing Implementation : Utilize lean manufacturing principles to streamline production processes, eliminate waste, and improve overall efficiency. Lead kaizen events and continuous improvement projects to drive operational excellence. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): Leverage MES systems to monitor production performance, track key metrics, and make data-driven decisions to enhance productivity and quality. more »
Employment Type: Permanent
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Technical Sales Engineer

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Verto People
East, Cambridgeshire, Lancashire/Cumbria, and Yorkshire) You must be based within this patch. Wed consider someone already on the shop floor (Automotive, industrial, manufacturing) looking to use their Lean manufacturing knowledge in developing customer solutions. Knowledge of industrial racking, engineering workstations, assembly cells, bespoke engineering, and … workspace solutions in engineering & manufacturing environments would be advantageous. Package Up to £40,000 Commission Car Allowance Remote Role Selling bespoke solutions into manufacturing, industrial, and engineering environments including - industrial racking, engineering workstations, assembly cells, bespoke engineering, and workspace solutions Seek out possible new customers and convert this … Technical Sales Executive/Business Development Engineer or similar Knowledge of industrial racking, engineering workstations, assembly cells, bespoke engineering, and workspace solutions in engineering & manufacturing environments would be advantageous Wed consider someone already on the shop floor (Automotive, Industrial, manufacturing) looking to use their Lean manufacturing more »
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £40,000
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Operational Excellence Lead

Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Alexander Steele Recruitment
Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading Food manufacturer that is looking for an Operational Excellence Lead to drive sustainable continuous improvements and implement lean manufacturing concepts. On Offer £45 000 to £52,000 Annual bonus Monday – Friday Job Introduction You will drive sustainable continuous improvements delivering breakthrough … results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), while building cultural change throughout the organization. This position requires strong Lean manufacturing and hands-on leadership skills, along with a passion for Operational Excellence, to be successful. Role Responsibility Leads and facilitates weeklong Kaizen events to achieve breakthrough improvements. … Point Kaizen events to achieve small improvements. Facilitates long-term continuous improvement projects from beginning through completion across various work groups. Trains associates in lean tools and techniques (including 7 wastes, 5S, standard work, set-up reduction, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), flow, value stream mapping, etc) Coordinates and lead more »
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Supplier Quality Engineer, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Engineering, COR5497

Ely, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom
Corriculo Ltd
company with a growing reputation in their field. The Supplier Quality Engineer will use prior experience of vendor management, a sound understanding of the manufacturing space and a strong grasp of Lean manufacturing in-order to ensure a streamlined and organised supplier management process, ensuring the elimination … non-UK travel; therefore a full driving licence is needed. The Company The Supplier Quality Engineer will join a global organisation within the scientific manufacturing industry who are dominating their field. They are experts in the design and manufacture of a range of innovative products, used in the application … of a range of manufacturing and research activities! They are the gold standard in their field worldwide and have 15 facilities across the world in 10 countries! Benefits Some of the benefits on offer for the Supplier Quality Engineer, include: Private healthcare & dental Income protection Local discounts What's more »
Employment Type: Permanent
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CONTRACT MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Orion Electrotech Aerospace
CONTRACT MANUFACTURING ENGINEER Industrialisation OUTSIDEIR35 6 month + Rolling contract - Immediate Start available Fantastic opportunity for to utilise your Manufacturing Engineering skills in a project-based role looking at industrialisation and scale up on an electro-mechanical product. As Manufacturing Engineer/Industrialisation Engineer, you will be … of new product, scaling up for volume manufacture, supporting all aspects of design for manufacture (DFM), devising shop floor layouts and ensuring best principal manufacturing is being applied at all stages. With a background in an electro-mechanical assembly environment as Manufacturing Engineer you will: Work closely with … Process development) Take responsibility for writing and maintaining Work Instructions and BoM's Devising line and production layouts to maximise efficiency & flow. Utilising your lean skills to identify and implement advanced manufacturing techniques/modern manufacturing processes. Capex identifying the need for equipment and tooling To succeed more »
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £35 - £38 hourly rate
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Night Shift Engineers (Electrical Biased)

Buckinghamshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hunter Selection
Subsidised Canteen, Car & Bike Schemes, Team/Family Events Engineering Skills Matrix Training & Development Plans for all Engineers Our client is a leading food manufacturing company, the site is part of a larger national organisation. Due to growth and further expansion within the factory, they are looking for a … reactive maintenance & root cause analysis PLC - electrical fault finding on various models Project work - constantly investing in new machinery and equipment upgrades Continuous improvements, lean manufacturing developments Site Services & facilities maintenance when required Work closely with production to reduce downtime Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Must be a multi-skilled … engineer (electrically biased) Strong electrical & mechanical fault finding, root cause analysis & problem solving skills Ideally have worked in food manufacturing/production PLC - electrical fault-finding capabilities Have completed a time-served apprenticeship Comfortable with working in a refrigerated environment Must have worked in some form of high-speed more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000
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NPI Engineer

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Euro Projects Recruitment
role/New Product Introduction engineer jobs role Nottingham, Mansfield, Hucknall, Heanor region 12:30 finish on a Friday. £18m t/o agile manufacturing company As an NPI engineer you will work with mechanical precision components into Medical and pharma manufacturing/engineering (plus aerospace, semiconductor and … highly regulated industries) Fantastic growth and stability ; 12:30 finish on Friday Are you an NPI engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Process engineer who can help structure manufacturing controls, takt time improvements in a medium to high volume manufacturing environment ? This Manufacturing Engineer jobs role … or mechanical engineering sectors (regulated industries) who wants to have fantastic security, growth and challenge in their career. Are you seeking NPI engineer jobs, Manufacturing Engineer jobs, Production Engineer or Process engineer or lean manufacturing jobs in the Nottingham, Mansfield, Hucknall, Heanor region? Essential Experience Experience of more »
Employment Type: Permanent
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Production Operative Apprentice

22A Cobbett Road, Burntwood Bus Park, Burntwood, Cannock, England
GB INSPECTIONS SYSTEMS LTD
standards as attention to detail is crucial Follow instruction both written and verbal Computer literate Work within a team or as an individual Training LEAN Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Relevant workplace training Functional Skills if required A full time role will be available to the successful candidate at … the end of the apprenticeship. Career progression within the company and the job role. Apprenticeship Standard Lean manufacturing operative (level 2) Training Provider P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED Working Week Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm. Expected Duration 24 Months Positions Available 1 Closing Date Thursday, 30th May more »
Employment Type: Intermediate Apprenticeship
Salary: £10,158.72
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Reliability Engineer

North London, London, United Kingdom
Arla Foods Plc
all production lines & process areas, You will facilitate the development and upskilling of CI teams by leading/facilitating these through a number of lean manufacturing areas to deliver improvements across the Dairy using tools & techniques such as TPM, RCM, FMEA, 5'S and Kaizen events etc. Identify … We are looking for Multi-Skilled Engineers (electrical, automation and mechanical skills) preferably with experience in the FMCG, Food or Beverage sectors. Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques and methodologies. You will be HND or Apprentice trained with the ability to fault find and interrogate PLC systems, so experience more »
Employment Type: Permanent
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Electronics Process Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Nemco
achieve £30 million turnover by 2026. Our flexible Production unit based in Stevenage, Herts offers 60,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing and office space with flexible, highly skilled, and knowledgeable team producing electronics for major industries. Nemco believes that its team is the true beating … etc.) to confirm suitability for use, and fit and function of process outputs. Support Development SOPs Wis and Procedures as required. Continually review all manufacturing processes to document, measure, refine & improve effectiveness. Identify and deliver continuous improvement programs to deliver costs savings and quality improvements in line with overall … manufacturing objectives. Liaise with all relevant departments on the transfer of new products into manufacturing and ensure that suitable manufacturing processes are in place. Recommend and coordinate process improvement activities with the Operations groups. Liaise with engineering and customers to offer design changes that would improve manufacturing more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000
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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
M-Tec Engineering Solutions Limited
We are presently recruiting an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer for a global automotive manufacturer based in the midlands. As Manufacturing Engineer you will be tasked with ensuring that all Manufacturing Processes are transferred from the development stage of the project into manufacturing efficiently in order to meet … internal and external customer targets. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for: *Implementing Continuous Improvement activity within existing manufacturing lines utilising Lean Manufacturing philosophy. *Implement FMEAs, Process Flows, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Gauge Instructions, PPAP submissions, Packing Instructions, and other process documents. *Attend the pre-production … are looking for applications from candidates that have engineering qualifications, degree/HND/HNC supported by previous experience of working within an automotive manufacturing arena. You should be dynamic, self-motivated with the ability to lead teams in New Product Introduction disciplines, from prototype/tooling stage through more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000
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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Plymouth, South West
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd
+ 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays + Training & Development + Free Onsite Parking Are you an experienced in continuous improvement within the engineering/manufacturing sector looking to join a well-established manufacturing company. This company are a well-established, highly revered manufacturing company in the Plymouth … facilitate and promote continuous improvement within your assigned area of the business. Your duties will include to drive production improvement by productivity, output and lean principles. This role would suit someone with experience in a continuous improvement role within engineering/manufacturing sector looking to join a global … that rewards their employees. The Role: Implement continuous improvement within the assigned area of the business to improve product processes by productivity, output and lean principles. To participate in the control of costs through-out activities Liaising with technical departments to support the provision of excellent levels of customer more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £33,000 - £38,850
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Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Wirral, Merseyside, North West, United Kingdom
Silven Recruitment Ltd
team. The Candidate: - You will preferably be qualified to HND or equivalent level with strong experience within Continuous Improvement management and TPM within FMCG manufacturing, preferably within a food manufacturing environment. - A background in training and delivering CI/Lean training of this kind is essential. - Strong … demonstrable experience of Lean Manufacturing strategies including Kaizan, Kanban, TPM, SMED. - Exposure to and involvement within project management - Ability to use your initiative and be a strong decision maker - A demonstrable track record of performance delivery through coaching - Influence effectively from operative to director level - Motivation to inspire … CI techniques and the steps needed at all levels. - You will drive compliance to legislative, business needs and standards - You will implement best practice manufacturing through identified tools and techniques such as Kaizan , Kanban , SMED etc - To explore new opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and ensure customer service more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000
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Lowe and Fletcher - Level 3 - Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Moorcroft Drive, Wednesbury, England
LOWE AND FLETCHER LIMITED
Manufacturing Technician apprentice, working in an interesting, fast moving manufacturing environment, if this is for you read on. The Manufacturing technician is responsible for ensuring that components can be manufactured and assembled into quality products, achieving the team goals. Role The Production Technicians take responsibility for ensuring … You will be “earning and learning” while gaining your qualifications and completing your apprenticeship. Duties will include: Assisting and working under the guidance of Manufacturing Technicians, Maintenance fitters/electricians and machinery operators in the production of component parts and finished assemblies Use of manufacturing drawings/CNC … and the USA. The company designs and manufactures its own products with ongoing investment in new processes and equipment. We have recently started our Lean manufacturing journey. We are a specialist manufacturer of locking systems, supplying a wide variety of locks for industrial and OEM applications. Our product more »
Employment Type: Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary: £16,588.00
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Sales Support Specialist

Exeter, Devon, South West
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd
ongoing training and career progression. This well-established company produce a variety of products for cross section of industries with a focus on industrial manufacturing at this site. They are part of a multinational company that are industry leaders in the field of circuit protection and offer the broadest … that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Manufacturing, Electronics, Electrical, Process Improvements, Continuous Improvements, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Mass Production, Production, CNC, Machining, Quality more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
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Graduate Project Engineer

Wantage, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions
and MacDermid Enthone brands, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions provides solutions that power electronics interconnection. We serve all global regions and every step of device manufacturing within each segment of the electronics supply chain. The experts in our Semiconductor and Assembly Solutions, Circuitry Solutions, and Film and Smart Surface Solutions … machine interface in an automobile. Job Purpose Support the Engineering Team to deliver improvement activities across all areas of the business, monitored against key manufacturing KPIs such as yield loss, scrap, and customer complaints. Assist the Engineering Dept to manage and implement key projects associated with Health & Safety, Environmental … budget and communicate process to the Project Lead. Work with the Project Lead to develop commissioning and validation plans for new equipment within the manufacturing environment ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards, implementation of Work Instructions and Standard Operating Instructions. Keep pace with the latest technology and lean more »
Employment Type: Permanent
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Production Planner

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, United Kingdom
People Solutions
What's in it for me? People Solutions are working in partnership with our client, a global market leader with over 50 years manufacturing experience within the metal industry, who are looking for a Production Planner to join their Warehousing department in Birmingham, on a Permanent Full Time basis. … Skills As a Production Planner, it is essential that you have: Proven experience as a production planner or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement skills Very good understanding of Microsoft Office more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000
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Quality Assurance Engineer (Manufacturing)

Oldham, Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
GPW Recruitment
Quality Assurance Engineer with proven experience in the Aerospace/Manufacturing sector, strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and excellent knowledge ISO 9001 & AS 9100 (desirable) is required for a permanent position for a global company in the Oldham/Ashton-under-Lyne area . Competitive salary (DoE … relevant departments. Conduct regular internal audits as per the plan to assess compliance with quality standards EN9100 and identify areas for improvement. Collaborate with manufacturing engineers on customer requirements to ensure compliance within the Production environment. Assist in general Upkeep & continual improvement of the QMS to ensure compliance to … knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Ideally experience in ERP systems such as Navision or similar. Knowledge of Quality toolbox including FMEA, Root cause investigations, Lean and Six Sigma tools & techniques. Confident in the use of IT software (MS Office, QMS, Reports etc.) and strong administration skills. Ability to carry more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000
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Plant Automation Engineer

Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
ASC Connections Ltd
seeking a Plant Automation Engineer to join their new purpose-built facility in Leeds. A company that prides itself on being the largest Aerospace manufacturing group in the world. They supply a wide range of high-quality products for the aerospace and defence sectors, with a site stretching over … sq. feet and locations across the world. They have superb manufacturing facilities ensuring the highest possible standards are achieved. They also have a highly experienced team of staff across all the divisions of manufacturing, along with team leaders, supervisors and managers who are responsible for their own respective … departments. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you'll work closely with experienced manufacturing and automation engineers. Your role will involve identifying and leading continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing health and safety, productivity, automation, and reducing waste, Additionally, you'll aim to improve the operational metrics of the more »
Employment Type: Permanent
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Level 4 Apprentice Production Engineer

Blackwell Drive, Braintree, England
BRAINTREE PRECISION COMPONENTS LIMITED
to manage their own projects, investigating root causes into problems and coming up with creative solutions Analysing existing product in carrying out Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities within the Manufacturing environment Participate in team briefings, workshops and training to ensure smooth integration of new … BIT, 5S SMED projects Ensure safe working practices supporting health and safety within the workplace and assisting with the Risk Assessment process for all manufacturing processes and equipment The candidate must be willing to bring creative thinking and analysis to challenge the norm and help drive change. The person … national award winners and we would like you to be the next one! Training The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard Qualifications include: Level 4 HNC in Engineering or Manufacturing College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one more »
Employment Type: Higher Apprenticeship
Salary: £12,979.20
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Production Engineer - Aerospace & Defence

Kidderminster, England, United Kingdom
CBSbutler
Production Engineer - Aerospace & Defence Production; Manufacturing; Operations; Engineering; Aerospace; Defence ISO 9001; Value Stream Mapping, 6S, KanBan, Kaizen, MRL, PFMEA and SPC Kidderminster, Worcestershire £35,000 - £45,000 + excellent bens. A cutting edge Aerospace & Defence organisation have a unique opportunity for a Production Engineer to join their Operations … of components/product are delivered to support the speed of the production process. The department also reviews efficiencies and eliminates waste within the manufacturing process ensuring delivery of high quality products to clearly defined standards. Key areas of responsibility for the role includes: Responsible for increasing manufacturing … and provide feedback where required To work closely with the Quality Engineers to improve equipment capability in line with site specific targets Assess the manufacturing requirements associated with a product, compare to existing capabilities and make recommendations for development The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following more »
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Supervisor Production Scheduler

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
International Automotive Components Group Limited
with other supervisors in accordance with policies and procedures, seeking guidance and oversight from manager where required. Tasks include co-ordinating the creation the manufacturing plans to achieve the company objectives relative to customer service, resource, capacity utilization and low inventory investment ensuring that production capacity and material resources … customer service, reduce working capital impacts and improve productivity. Ensure the Master Schedulers are working on the following aspects of the business: Managing Planned Manufacturing orders within the ERP/MRP system, enacting any production order changes through bottom-up re-planning ensuring aligned to customer demand Working with … Support for new product introductions and the achievement of product phase out plans to minimize excess and obsolete liability Working with the Operations and Manufacturing Engineers to thoroughly understand and advise on managing short term/long term capacities to minimize the cause for past due orders and/ more »
Employment Type: Permanent
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Commercial Unit Manager - Hummingbird Sensing Technology

Crowborough, England, United Kingdom
Servomex
process, quarterly and monthly reporting & forecasting cycles. Develop a culture of continuous improvement, being a strong advocate of 80:20, Spectris Business Systems (SBS) & Lean Six sigma principles. Defining and delivering year on year business, product & process improvements, reducing complexity and delivering operational excellence through ruthless prioritisation. Support the … programmes. Track record of success in the design and implementation of organisational change. Extensive industry connections within the Hummingbird markets. Experience and knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques (including design for manufacture) and implementing Lean projects within a commercial environment. 80/20 Mindset and philosophy, highly focused more »
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Estimating Engineer

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pwhytek Limited
We are recruiting for an Estimating Engineer to support an Manufacturing company based in Lancashire(with hybrid working) on a permanent basis. General and Task Management Review and understand the customers technical requirements for RFQ (request for quotation) and any other commercial/project requirements. Obtain external costings for … budget and forecast levels of performance, accounting for any variances. Personal Skills Profile Proven experience asan Estimatoror similar position in a complex engineering/manufacturing business. Familiar with financial and project management principles In depth knowledge of data analysis methods and estimation formulas, including learner curve. Excellent numeracy and … A recognised qualification in an Engineering discipline HNC/HND/BSc/BEng) in engineering or construction sector. Qualifications and Experience Levels: Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTEC Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent experience. Strong knowledge of a manufacturing processes (Machining, Fabrication more »
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Lean Manufacturing
England
10th Percentile
£41,525
25th Percentile
£44,188
Median
£50,750
75th Percentile
£57,688
90th Percentile
£60,575