Continuous Improvement Lead - Basingstoke, United Kingdom - Blatchford

Blatchford
Blatchford
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Basingstoke, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.


Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.


We have an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Engineer Lead, to join our manufacturing engineering team, based at our production site in Basingstoke.

The Role

As Continuous Improvement Engineer Lead, you will be responsible for the implementation of Continuous improvement processes and procedures.

You will manage teams of Engineers, technicians, and operators to achieve the overall business needs and on time completion of projects.


Key duties:


  • Leading advanced manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
  • Supporting, maintaining, and improving current production processes.
  • Working with NPD, Engineering, Production and supplier to design and implement new processes
  • Diagnosing and suggesting solutions to production problems.
  • Supporting NPI in development of new products and processes
  • Assisting in the qualification and documentation of tooling.
  • Training and developing staff.
  • Managing and planning jobs based upon company priorities.
What are we looking for?


Key Skills:

Essential

  • Degree in Engineering
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Proven track record of excellent leadership
  • Proven knowledge of successfully implementing new processes
  • Experience of specifying new equipment with external suppliers
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve problems, educate, and work to exacting standards.
  • Competent use of measurement tools
Desirable

  • Experience in an R&D Environment
  • Experience in metallic/composite manufacturing environment
What can we offer you?


Benefits:


  • Highly competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday (rising after service)
  • On demand pay
  • Pension
  • Discounted shopping and leisure activities
  • Health cash plan
  • Cycle to work scheme.


This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.

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