CareerWise Recruitmentis partnering with our Cork-based client to recruit aLean Manufacturing Engineeron a12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment — with acompetitive hourly rateand 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.