9 of 9 Lean Manufacturing Jobs in the South West

Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Stirling Warrington
Location
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 60 K
Manufacturing Automation EngineerLocation: BarnsleySalary: 60,000Shift: Monday – Friday DaysThe OpportunityAn established UK manufacturing business is investing significantly in new technology, automation and capital equipment. As part of this continued development, we are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Automation Engineer to join the team at its Barnsley site.This … hands-on engineering role focused on modernising manufacturing operations through robotics, automation and process optimisation. You will have the opportunity to identify improvement opportunities, lead automation projects and introduce new technologies that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, productivity and cost.The role would suit an Automation, Manufacturing ...

Senior Manager, Digital Manufacturing, Supply Chain Transformation

Hiring Organisation
Deloitte
Location
Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 100 K
Business Line Technology & Transformation Job Type Permanent/FTC Date published 31-Jul-2026 Req # 22795 Job description Connect to your IndustryOur Digital Manufacturing Team helps clients improve manufacturing operations and capitalise on the opportunities presented by the ever-growing digital manufacturing technologies. Our team supports … manufacturing transformation end to end to achieve improved agility, greater transparency and optimisation of operational manufacturing processes through:Demonstrating best practice to clients and helping them define their own Digital Manufacturing enabled vision, their strategy for reaching it and the initiatives required to execute their strategy.Understanding clients ...

Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Change Management

Hiring Organisation
Morson Group
Location
Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 55 K
Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Change ManagementAbout the OpportunityA leading global aerospace manufacturer is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead its Change Management Engineering function. This strategic leadership role combines manufacturing engineering, business transformation, configuration management, and digitalisation, supporting both operational delivery and major enterprise change programmes.Operating … within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment, the organisation designs and manufactures complex structural assemblies and systems for commercial and defence applications. The business is undergoing significant digital transformation, including the deployment of new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, creating an exciting opportunity ...

Project Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader

Hiring Organisation
Edwards Vacuum
Location
Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 60 K
Your roleAs a Project Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader, your mission is to lead, manage and coordinate, within the Manufacturing Engineering department, the Project Manufacturing Engineers (PME’s) in delivering manufacturing solutions for products and platforms through the various channels (e.g., NPI, CIP, sustaining, business strategy … . You will report to Manufacturing Systems Manager.You willManagement and planning of PME activities to ensure capable capacity is maintained ensuring efficient workloadUpdate and continuous improvement of PME tracker to ensure resource is focused and controlledTo review, highlight, request and manage additional resource to achieve project timescalesLead and chair ...

Head of Industry UWS (Under Water Systems)

Hiring Organisation
Thales Group
Location
Templecombe, Somerset, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 55 K
transformation across our Under Water Systems business—helping keep people safe worldwide.The RoleYou will lead the full industrial ecosystem, ensuring delivery across planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics. With accountability for both performance and customer satisfaction, you’ll shape and execute industrial strategy while championing lean principles and Industry … 4.0 transformation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end industrial delivery, including planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics aligned to S&OP supply plansDeploy industrial strategy, ensuring effective use of human, financial, and physical resourcesOversee supply chain, manufacturing, industrial engineering, and continuous improvement activities (total 300 headcount, 8 direct reports) Ensure successful ...

Project Quality Manager

Hiring Organisation
Alten
Location
Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 60 K
infrastructure projects within a highly regulated industry. As a key member of the project team, you will take ownership of quality assurance strategy, oversee manufacturing quality activities, and act as the primary quality interface with clients and stakeholders.This role is ideal for a quality professional with strong leadership capabilities … experience delivering quality excellence within the nuclear, construction, manufacturing, or energy sectors.Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage all project quality assurance activities throughout the project lifecycle.Take ownership of quality standards, processes, and compliance requirements.Ensure effective implementation of quality management systems and project quality plans.Oversee manufacturing quality activities, inspections, audits ...

Electronics Harness and Wireperson

Hiring Organisation
TT Electronics
Location
Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 55 K
ResponsibilitiesManufacture check & follow detailed build instructions to a high degree of accuracyManufacture product in a timely manner in line with expected costed time restraintsComplete manufacturing tasks within a Quality Accredited environment, in accordance with both General Manufacturing and Aerospace controls.The role requires a zero tolerance to defectsProactive outlook …/620 or Recognised Similar such ESA/ECSSDesireable Skills and ExperienceExperience of Accredited Quality Systems such as ISO9001 or AS9100Knowledge or experience of Lean manufacturing or production techniquesFormal ApprenticeshipAdditional accreditations such as trainer for IPC610/620 JstdSolving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable WorldWe want the very ...

Test Technician

Hiring Organisation
Inspired Recruitment
Location
Wimborne, Dorset, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Dorset and a nuclear and defence project. The role will involve a wide range of specialist wiring assemblies and test activities undertaken within the Manufacturing Department. The Test Technician will be responsible for testing product to defined test procedures of equipment to both Curtiss-Wright and customer requirements. … paperwork (hard and soft copy) and electronic systems including ERP is completed accurately to ensure traceability Supporting the business with continuous improvement, 6S and lean manufacturing. Skills, Qualifications, and Experience: Experience of performing production testing using both commercial off the shelf and bespoke analogue test equipment Must be able ...

Metrology Fitter

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£23.59 - 23.59 per hour
aerospace client is recruiting for its new composite manufacturing and assembly facility at Western Approach. The facility will manufacture, test and assemble primary aircraft structure components, including A350 and A400M carbon wing spars. We are seeking people with composite material and aerostructures assembly experience to lead, develop and establish … latest technologies in this state of the art manufacturing facility. Purpose: To measure aircraft components throughout the build process, to ensure parts are conforming to drawing tolerances. Carry out subsequent sub assembly and CNC automated activities, which meet design and engineering requirements. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: - A good engineering problem ...