Continuous Improvement Lead - Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK)

Job Posted: 2 April 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Subject to Experience
• Industries: Engineering Manufacturing Mechanical and Electrical

Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK) Ltd operates internationally, designing and manufacturing advanced electronics products and systems for the communications, defence, security and government services market.

We are excited to announce that we are building upon the commercial success achieved to date, and have an opportunity to join our rapidly expanding team. 

We are recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Lead to join our team.

Responsibilties & Tasks

Oversight and development of site CI programme - ensuring consistency in CI approach and the capture and sharing of best practice.

Development of strategies and initiatives related to CI and Lean Manufacturing to drive improved operational performance.

Functional leadership of CI activity and resources on site basis, working with Operations Team to ensure consistent roll out of CI activity.

Skills Required

Essential: 

• Substantial experience of continuous improvement approaches (e.g. 5S, DMAIC, Gemba, PDCA, OEE, VSM, lean manufacturing).
• Demonstrable track record of leading successful delivery of specific continuous improvement projects with the ability to including influence organisations
• Computer literacy, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio to at least intermediate level.

Desired

• Significant experience of CI in a global business.
• Experience/training in CI approaches obtained in organisations with strong CI culture.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or recognised corporate equivalent. ISO18404
• Minitab data analytics.
• Electronic Manufacturing Engineering background is preferred.

Salary dependant on experience / qualifications

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight

At REUK, our vision is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems

We want REUK to be the employer you choose to build your career with. We are on a journey to growth and have lots of opportunities for you to grow as our business continues to grow.

We are passionate about finding likeminded people to join us and we want you to be proud to work at REUK. We believe in rewarding and developing our people and we offer you:

• 25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service)
• The opportunity to work flexibly and to work your contracted hours over the week so that you can enjoy an early finish on a Friday.
• 4-times Death-in-Service Benefit (after 3 months of service)
• BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probationary period)
• Long Service Rewards
• Enhanced Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%
• Salary sacrifice scheme for Cycle to Work
• Discounted Ferry Bookings
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Monthly on-site massages
• Excellent Training Opportunities
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Excellent canteen facilities with a state-of-the-art kitchen, pool table and tuck shop
• Staff social events throughout the year
• Recognition for your work

Due to our pre-employment checks, we require applicants to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years. 

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]