Continuous Improvement Engineer / Industrial Engineer/ Process Engineer
Aberdeen, UK
12 months contract , Outside IR35 / Permanent
100% Onsite required
About Quest Global :
Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the worlds fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then were eager to hear from you.
Quest Global is seeking an Industrial Engineer to execute continuous improvement strategy, using lean, six sigma & Industrial Engineering capabilities to further develop a continuous improvement culture. This position develops, implements, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to support growth and improved customer satisfaction through operations improvement that includes, but are not limited to safety, capacity Planning, Resource Planning, Factory Layout, Line Balancing, Simulation and Process Modelling, Labor Performance Analysis, Process Mapping, and Project Management.
Primary Responsibilities:
Execute the use of Industrial Engineering tools to:
Perform enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.
Work cross-functionally using Industrial Engineering tools and processes in manufacturing or assembly facilities.
Study product requirements and determine capital equipment and labour staffing to meet requirements.
Conduct machine capacity analysis and identify improvement initiatives to increase efficiency (OEE)
Conduct labour capacity analysis and identify improvement initiatives to increase efficiency & productivity (OLE)
Gather and analyse historical data, forecasting future demand, assessing available resources, balancing capacity and demand, identifying constraints.
Develop methods to increase productivity, maximize efficiency and manage human capital more effectively.
Design layouts of equipment and workspace and improving process flow Participating in and leading Kaizen events
Analyse efficiency data to identify opportunities for improvements.
Participates in Gemba walks, continuous improvement initiatives, standard work development /modification /adherence, flow, takt time attainment, and problem-solving abnormalities causing takt misses.
Support the Lean Transformation:
Assisting in identifying on-going training needs
Engage in Rapid Improvement Events and Value Stream(s)
Promote a continuous improvement culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive lean behaviours and follow the principles and practices of lean manufacturing.
Track all changes/improvements made to provide Value Stream Leadership/Management the assurance that changes are effective and lasting.
Execute other tasks and projects, as required.
Comply with the company's policies and procedures including those related to safety and quality compliance.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 3+ years of prior relevant experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or Systems Engineering, or Operations improvement, in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
Data mining & manipulation experience with Excel, VBA, SQL, other methods
Experience using continuous improvement tools including LEAN, ACE, Six Sigma, CORE etc.
SAP experience
Software / data science & analytics (SQL, Tableau, etc.) experience
Strong project management skills
Experience with indirect influence, interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to drive results.
Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization.
Experience/Education with capacity/constraint analysis.
Experience/Education with discrete event simulation modelling.
Experience/Education with factory layout and work cell design /optimization.
Experience/Education with project management.
Experience/Education with CAD software.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
Working Environments:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas.
Desired Skills:
Good communication in English (oral & written) & Interpersonal skills
Customer focus - ability to build and develop customer & supplier relationships
Organisational agility
Problem solving ability
Logical thinking
Effective time management
Results driven outlook
