Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Continuous Improvement (CI)

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Continuous Improvement (CI)

Location: RG7 4PR & RG30 3RR (between Reading and Basingstoke) – free on‑site parking available.Closing date: 11th June 2026.Package: £49,480 – £55,000 + allowance (depends on experience).Working pattern: 9‑day working fortnight; flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support and advance manufacturing systems for the deterrent through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify, develop and implement innovative working methods, partnering with design, technical, and operations teams.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement projects from planning to validation (Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act).

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Proven track record in supporting production capabilities, managing non‑conformance, and deploying Lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Statistical Process Control, Continuous Improvement, Quality Tools, Total Productive Maintenance, Obsolescence Management, and Model‑Based Engineering.
• Skilled in process and manufacturing documentation, including MRP/ERP systems, route cards, technical instructions, and SOPs.
• Experience with problem‑investigation tools such as PFMEAs, control plans, root‑cause analysis, A3, and the 5‑whys method.
• Understanding of configuration‑management tools and digital manufacturing support.
• Proficient in engineering change and transformation management within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.
• British citizenship or eligibility for UK citizenship (resident for the past 5 years for SC clearance, 10 years for DV).

Desired Skills

• Leadership and task/line management.
• Stakeholder engagement and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and team‑building abilities.

Benefits

• 9‑day working fortnight (every other Friday off).
• 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market‑leading contributory pension scheme (9–13% of pensionable pay).
• Maternity leave: 39 weeks full pay.
• Paternity leave: 4 weeks full pay.
• Professional development funding and membership support for relevant bodies.
• Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health services.
• Life assurance (four times annual salary).
• Discounts on everyday spending.
• Special leave policy for volunteering, public service, and caring.

Security Clearance

All applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Funding for clearance will be provided by AWE.

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