AWE
Manufacturing
ManufacturingEngineer-ContinuousImprovement(CI)
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“Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement (CI) at AWE. Skills: Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Problem Solving. Support and improve manufacturing systems. Identify innovative ways of working”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver continuous improvement activities; Driving efficiencies
Industry & Context.
Problem Solving; Problem investigation tools; RCA; A3; 5 whys
Willing and able to obtain and maintain security clearance, Willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas, British Citizen, Resident in the UK for the past 5 years, SC clearance, DV clearance, Need for adjustments/accommodations during recruitment process
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in a manufacturing environment, Support of production capabilities, Management of non-conformance, Deployment and usage of Lean manufacturing tools & Techniques, Problem Solving, Working in a highly regulated environment, Support production operations, Driving and managing improvements through to completion, Validating efficiencies, Experience and Knowledge of creating and managing Route Cards (RC), Technical Instructions (TI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Design to Manufacture experience of process, tooling or equipment, Requirements capture, Presenting at design reviews, Configuration management, Tools and software supporting digital manufacturing, Driving and managing engineering change and transformation within a manufacturing environment, Willing and able to obtain and maintain security clearance, British Citizen, Resident in the UK for the past 5 years
Nice to Have
Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Continuous Improvement, Quality Tools, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Obsolescence Management, Model Based Engineering, Process control knowledge, Problem investigation tools, PFMEAs, Control plans, RCA, A3, 5 whys, Process and manufacturing documentation development, Support safe systems of work, Using MRP / ERP systems, Manage inventory, Generate business data, Plan, Do, Check, Act methodology
What You'll Do.
Support and improve manufacturing systems
Identify innovative ways of working
Develop innovative ways of working
Implement innovative ways of working
Support production operations
Deliver continuous improvement activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Build working relationships within the organisation; Work alongside design teams; Work alongside technical experts; Work alongside Operations team
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Driving and managing improvements through to completion, Validating efficiencies
Full Job Description
**If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.** **_Role title_ : **Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement (CI) **Location:** **RG7 4PR & RG30 3RR**, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with **free onsite parking**. **Package: £39,280 - £45,000 + Allowance **(depending on your suitability & level of experience) **Closing date** : 9th June 2026 **Working pattern:** AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider **flexible working requests** so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. **_Ready to play your part?_** **At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?** AWE is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to help design and shape the UK’s future nuclear deterrent using innovation and the latest technologies, processes and capabilities. The role is to support and improve our manufacturing systems used in the manufacture of the deterrent via Continuous Improvement. **_Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE._** This role is ideally suited to candidates with demonstrable experience in working within a manufacturing environment. Specifically, the support of production capabilities, the management of non-conformance, the deployment and usage of Lean manufacturing tools & Techniques and Problem Solving. Working in a highly regulated environment, alongside our design teams, technical experts and Operations team, the role of the Manufacturing Engineer is to identify, develop and implement innovative ways of working, suppo
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