Lead Manufacturing Readiness Engineer in Rugby

CCL Global is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Readiness Engineer to be based in Rugby, UK. Our client is involved in designing and building some of the most technically advanced electrical rotating machinery in the world. They specialise in manufacturing large electrical rotating machinery: Motors and Generators, across a wide variety of industrial applications. Our motors are powering some of the most advanced warships in the world, whilst our generators are decarbonising industry for a more sustainable future.

The Manufacturing Readiness & Technologies Team is part of the RMR Engineering Department and consists of a team of Manufacturing Engineers, responsible for the development and implementation of new innovative manufacturing technologies. Reporting to the Manufacturing Readiness & Technologies Leader, the Lead Manufacturing Readiness Engineer is a key part of driving lean initiatives across the Manufacturing Readiness Team and the various manufacturing process areas to realise real-world improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. They coach, drive, and lead lean behaviours, principles, and tools across operational or functional areas, driving cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.

What you will be doing as part of our team:

• Leading Capex investment projects - from proposal/cost benefit analysis through to installation and commissioning/handover.
• Leading Lean/Kaizen improvement studies to improve manufacturing efficiencies.
• Planning and coordination of preparation activities, installation/commissioning of new kit, equipment, or contractor supervision.
• Driving Kaizen initiatives and tracking their impact/cost savings.
• Leading initiatives and presentations to senior leaders to get buy-in and approval for business funding.
• Analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment placement to maximise manufacturing efficiency.
• Mentoring and leadership of less experienced Engineers, supporting the drive and team ethos for MRT.
• Working cross-functionally as part of a global team to ensure our customers (both external and internal) are satisfied with their experience of dealing with us.

Who we are looking for:

• An experienced Lean Leader with strong leadership abilities to lead change within our manufacturing organisation.
• An engineer preferably with strong CAD Design skills (preferably in Creo), who can model tooling concepts and see them through to a detailed design.
• Demonstrable Lean Qualifications and/or prior experience in leading Lean initiatives.
• Capability to set and meet aggressive goals. Motivated and driven to continually improve. Driven self-starter who reacts positively to challenges.
• Excellent organisational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills. Methodical worker with focus on attention to detail. Structured in approach and well organised.
• Outstanding computer literacy and knowledge of design. Computer literate in Word processing, Excel, and PowerPoint applications.
• The aptitude to work as part of a diverse and multi-disciplined project team, whilst working on multiple projects and delivering to EHS, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including negotiation and presentation.
• A broad knowledge of manufacturing processes, their engineering challenges, and best practices.
• Motivating and influencing change agent.
• Flexible approach, willing to work extended hours and travel when required.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering design and design reviews.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and documentation.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to train shop floor operators and explain complex engineering processes. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately across the business up to Senior management level.