Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of aerospace manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly, and production support activities, to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.

• Lead and implement Lean transformation initiatives across manufacturing and support functions, focusing on productivity, quality, and lead-time reduction.

• Manage cross-functional and cross-site Lean improvement projects, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable improvements in operational performance.

• Apply Lean methodologies to optimise production flow, value streams, and shop floor processes within aerospace manufacturing environments.

• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to improve process stability, standardised work, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Support the development and implementation of the organisation’s Lean strategy aligned with aerospace programme delivery requirements.

• Adapt Lean tools and methodologies to address challenges specific to high-precision and regulated manufacturing environments.

• Design and deliver Lean training workshops and leadership coaching for managers, engineers, and shop floor teams.

• Drive organisational engagement in continuous improvement initiatives, supporting cultural transformation and adoption of Lean principles.

• Monitor and evaluate improvement initiatives using manufacturing performance metrics such as OEE, cycle time, lead time, and defect rates.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience applying Lean manufacturing methodologies within aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environments.

• Strong track record leading complex operational improvement or transformation projects within manufacturing organisations.

• Practical experience implementing Lean tools such as value stream mapping, root cause analysis, standardised work, and waste reduction.

• Familiarity with aerospace quality and regulatory environments, ideally including AS9100.

• Excellent communication skills in English and German, with the ability to engage stakeholders across technical and operational teams.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, quality, and supply chain.

• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to problem-solving and project execution.

• Self-driven mindset with the ability to lead improvement initiatives independently within complex manufacturing environments.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Advanced certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.

• Experience supporting aerospace programmes for organisations such as Airbus, Boeing, or Rolls-Royce.

• Experience implementing Lean transformation initiatives across multi-site aerospace manufacturing operations.

• Demonstrated capability in coaching senior leadership and facilitating large-scale operational change programmes.

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If you are a dedicated and results-driven Lean professional ready to help shape a company’s operational excellence, we encourage you to submit your CV. Join our Client’s journey towards sustainable growth, innovation, and excellence-your expertise can truly make a difference.