Graduate Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Location	Charlestown, Shipley
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

As in-house recruiters for a large multinational organisation, DENSO Marston based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we are looking for an energetic and passionate Graduate to join us in the exciting position of Graduate Continuous Improvement Engineer. Thisrole is an exciting and varied position, where you can make a real impact upon how our manufacturing plan operates moving forward. Working in a busy manufacturing environment, candidates should have an awareness of manufacturing techniques such as, line balancing,process flow /mapping, process control, kaizen and kanban systems an understanding of managing industrial KPI’s, such as OEE, Labour etc.Working hours:Mon-Thurs 8.30am – 5.00pmFri - 8.30am- 1.30pm25 days per year + statutory bank holidaysStakeholder pension scheme (max 10% employer contribution)Life assurance x 4 salary Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) cover following qualifying periodEmployee Assistance Program Free on-site parkingSubsidised canteenDiscounted gym membershipAccess to multiple discounts across UK retailersReward and Recognition Systems in placeHybrid working (1 day per week)Flexible start/finish times (within core hours)Key Responsibilities

Standard Work Rate Setting / Time & Motion Studies
Identifying key improvements through Product & Process Flow, Value Stream
Mapping, data analysis and evaluation
Manufacturing Floor Layouts
Promotingof lean practices and principals.
Project Management of key manufacturing and logistics improvements

Essential Experience

Strong knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques, such as 6 Sigma, SPC, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, Standard work rate setting.
Good Project Management skills, with proven ability delivering to deadlines and utilisation of Project Management tools and techniques.
A strong knowledge base around Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
A good understandingof safety awareness alongside good IT skills.
Other skills needed include the knowledge requiredto conduct time and motion studies, identify and map product and process flows through a company, an understanding of Value Stream Mapping, and translating data in to space plans and floor layouts.
Working as part of a team you will be required to support and contribute towards the drive for continuous improvement and support departmental improvements initiatives encompassing People; Safety; Quality; Service & Cost.

Specialist Knowledge/QualificationEngineering Degree in a related field preferably mechanical bias.It would be beneficial to have an understanding of computerised planning and scheduling techniques associated with modern manufacturing (Excel and MRP) as is the ability to analyse data in a logical way.Required skills

Engineering Degree, CI

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