Lean Engineer Apprentice

Daily activities often include reviewing KPIs (inventory levels, delivery times, picking accuracy), walking the floor to observe processes, identifying waste (delays, excess motion, overstock), and updating process maps. They may assist in analysing data in Excel, tracking performance trends, and supporting small continuous improvement tasks assigned by the Logistics Engineer.

Weekly work usually involves participating in team meetings, contributing to lean initiatives (like 5S or process standardisation), helping run time studies, and preparing reports or presentations on findings. Support implementation of improvements, testing changes, gathering feedback, and measuring results to ensure efficiency gains.

Training Outcome:

There may be opportunities to progress into roles such as Lean Technician, Logistics Engineer, or Continuous Improvement Engineer, with further professional development and higher‑level qualifications supported.

Employer Description:

Daher Aerospace Ltd is a global manufacturer and logistics provider supporting the aerospace industry. The Derby site operates in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, supplying high‑quality bespoke aerospace packaging and logistics solutions while focusing strongly on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Working Hours :
8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Reliable,Punctual,Willing to learn