Junior Methods Engineer
Core
Support the deployment and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for a greenfield drone production facility.
Role type
Junior Methods Engineer
Builds
Manufacturing routes, lean deployment tools, and production line layouts for drone systems.
Domain
Defense / Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean tools (5S, standardised work, time studies, line balancing), structured problem-solving (5-Why, A3), process documentation, KPI tracking, shopfloor operations
Preferred skills
Ramp-up or startup experience, automation roadmap knowledge, MES/ERP familiarity
Technologies
Odoo MES
Responsibilities
Support 5S rollout and visual management; participate in daily performance reviews and structured problem-solving; track plant performance metrics (standard times, yield, scrap); support workstation layout improvements and line balancing; write and maintain work instructions and manufacturing routes; conduct time studies and cycle analysis; identify manual operations for automation; participate in automation pilots.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC