Our client, a specialist organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a six-month contract based in Romsey. The role requires on-site attendance five days per week and will focus on manufacturing optimisation, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and the assembly and testing of electronic and electro-mechanical products. Key Responsibilities: Optimising manufacturing and supporting processes to improve productivity, cost, lead times and quality Leading structured problem resolution using PSP, 8D, root cause analysis and DMAIC techniques Identifying and leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects, including communicating project progress Recognising and escalating process, delivery and project risks, issues and improvement opportunities Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and supporting the development of improvement frameworks Implementing PFMEA, 5S and Asset Care programmes across operational processes Supporting supply chain improvement initiatives and production teams with electronic and hardware assembly, testing and troubleshooting Investigating product non-conformances and implementing effective corrective actions Job Requirements: Degree qualification in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering or a related discipline Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt qualification Experience leading change management teams and improvement projects Detailed understanding of electronic and mechanical assembly and testing principles Experience in electro-mechanical assembly, automated and manual measurement techniques, and a range of test equipment Experience troubleshooting product non-conformances and applying PSP, 8D, RCA and DMAIC methodologies Familiarity with MRP tools, with knowledge of IFS advantageous Additional Information: Six-month contract based in Romsey On-site attendance required five days per week The role can start under BPSS clearance, with Security Check (SC) clearance highly preferred You must be able to attain SC clearance if it is not already held Inside IR35 engagement Personal Attributes: Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow defined processes Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines Self-motivated approach with a drive to improve products, processes and efficiency Ability to interpret engineering documentation and communicate effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and electro-mechanical assembly, apply now to support important projects within the defence and security sector