CareerWise Recruitment
is partnering with our Cork-based client to recruit a
Lean Manufacturing Engineer
on a
12-month contract
.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment — with a
competitive hourly rate
and the chance to drive meaningful improvement initiatives.
Plan, lead, and conduct
Time and Motion Studies
to identify efficiency opportunities.
Support
continuous improvement initiatives
to optimise manufacturing labour, material flow, and overall productivity using industrial engineering methods (line balancing, time studies, flow optimisation).
Design and implement
optimal station layouts in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Develop
standard workflows
for new and existing products — ensuring both
safety
and
efficiency
.
Support
capacity planning
and
labour forecasting
for current and upcoming product launches.
Contribute to the site's
Continuous Improvement strategy
, including
Bottleneck Analysis
,
Value Stream Mapping
, and facilitating
Kaizen events
.
Manage and deliver
key projects
through the PMO framework.
Minimum
Level 8 degree
in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
At least
4 years' experience
in engineering, process improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence.
Strong understanding and practical application of
Lean principles
in manufacturing environments.
Black Belt Six Sigma
certification preferred.