At Highland Spring, we are dedicated to producing the highest quality products while continuously striving for efficiency and sustainability. As we expand our operations, we are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who will lead initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, capacity, and quality, driving us toward a zero-defect culture.

What you will do:

• Lead Improvement Projects: Lead improvement projects focused on enhancing manufacturing efficiency, capacity, and product quality using the Six Sigma DMAIC approach.
• KPI Improvement: Focus on improving the Right First Time and OEE KPIs and work toward a zero-defect culture by defining and enhancing process capabilities.
• Lean Manufacturing: Understanding the HSG 6 Pillars Lean Manufacturing system and work with the operations team to implement lean manufacturing techniques, identifying and eliminating waste throughout the production system.
• Efficiency Optimisation: Analyse and plan workflow, space requirements, equipment layout, and logistics to enhance efficiency. Determine optimal process settings, create SOPs and technical standards and train those the operations teams with them.
• Systems Integration: Devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy for optimal production.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships across production, engineering and technical (quality) teams, ensuring clear communication and feedback.
• New Technologies: Help plan and implement new equipment and technologies to boost production efficiency.
• Innovation: Continuously seek new and innovative ideas to drive operational improvements across the organisation.

What we are looking for:

• LEAN Expertise: Understanding of LEAN principles and other manufacturing theories.
• Problem-Solving: Experience using Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, or similar techniques to resolve issues.
• Self-motivation: Proactive and self-driven, able to prioritise tasks and balance short-term challenges with long-term projects.
• Project Management: Project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage resources effectively.
• Technical Knowledge: Excellent understanding of engineering principles, coupled with a hands-on, practical approach.
• Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to develop and train others on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices.
• Team Player: Ability to work independently or as part of a team, unsupervised when necessary.
• Health & Safety: Knowledge of Health and Safety law and best practices.

If you could be our next Manufacturing Engineer, please apply today!