Industrial Engineer

Company Overview

Maun Industries, a manufacturing company based just off the M1 (J27 / J28) between Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield, is recruiting an Industrial Engineer/Work Study Engineer into a temporary role to support our adoption of continuous improvement.

The company manufactures and markets a range of specialist consumer products. It has sales of £3m to £4m and has been ISO9001 accredited for 30 years. At the start of 2020, Maun came under new ownership and embarked upon a set of initiatives to “get match fit” for growth. This included adoption of a more capable ERP system and the initiation of a Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement programme.

Despite the pandemic, the business has enjoyed some success over the past three years. However, with sharply increased energy and raw material costs, Maun is determined more than ever to introduce a culture of LEAN and Continuous Improvement throughout its business.

Job Description - Industrial Engineer/Work Study Engineer (Temporary)

This role will suit an EXPERIENCED Industrial Engineer, who has the presence and capability to operate effectively in our workplace.

Are you passionate about LEAN manufacturing and Continuous Improvement?

Are you looking to join a business, albeit temporarily, where your knowledge and expertise can help the management team to shape and re-invent the manufacturing operations of this successful and long-established British hand tools company?

This opportunity could benefit a retired person seeking to return to the workplace in a part-time capacity.

Main Duties (Essential)

Carry out work study timing, by video and direct observation, of work elements to:

• Set targets.
• Identify bottlenecks.
• Establish “best balance” vs. number of operatives vs. production demands.
• Produce process flow diagrams.
• Produce SWCT (Standard Work Combination Tables).
• Identify opportunities for waste reduction (8 Wastes).
• Improve processes and methods.
• Develop detailed SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

Key Skills Required

In addition to having extensive experience of carrying out the main duties, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate all of the following:

• Deep experience of implementing improvements in assembly lines/cells, manual processes, and CNC and other machining processes.
• Capability of improving efficiency through operative performance management.
• Success in implementing SMED to cut changeover times.
• Ability to work swiftly and under own initiative to deliver results in a timely manner.

Personal Skills & Attributes

• A good knowledge of Lean tools and techniques and be able to lead Kaizen events with individuals and small teams.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to form and develop positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Must have a positive, “can do” attitude to deliver in a timely manner.
• Excellent experience of using all Lean tools and techniques.
• Excellent Microsoft skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Team player, capable of working constructively across all functions of the business.
• Uncompromising integrity and highest professional standards.
• Excellent attention to detail.

One Or More Work Study Qualifications Required

The successful candidate will hold one or more of the following industrial engineering or work study certificates:

• Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering.
• IMS Certificate or Diploma.
• John Evans Certificate in Work Study.
• Chanel Foundation Work Study Certificate.
• Scott-Grant IMS Measurement/Work Study Practitioner.
• Or similar.

Additional Requirements

• Your application will not be considered unless you already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

What’s In For You?

• The challenge of a temporary role supporting the operations team in driving business transformation.
• The opportunity to work either as a freelancer on a contract or as a salaried employee on a temporary employment contract.
• Compensation level is dependent on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

Salary: £25.00-£35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Industrial Engineering: 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person