Continuous Improvement Engineer

Description

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Near Stevenage

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (On-site)

Company: Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company

Job Description:

Are you ready to make a real impact in a world-class manufacturing environment as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, engineering out inefficiencies across your value stream?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company near Stevenage, where your expertise will help shape the future of production excellence and drive Continuous Improvement across your value stream.

Responsibilities of Continuous Improvement Engineer:

Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean tools such as Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D and Value Stream MappingDevelop and optimise manufacturing processes to meet stringent quality standardsDrive defect prevention through robust process controls and error-proofing solutionsSupport new product development from concept through to launchSpecify and validate equipment, tooling, and fixtures to meet production needsLead cost reduction initiatives through process optimisation and value engineeringPrepare and submit reports detailing capital expenditure requirements, including justification and cost analysisSupport capital projects and contribute to CapEx planning and execution

Requirements for Continuous Improvement Engineer role:

HND or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial preferred)Experience in high-volume manufacturing, ideally automotive or similaExperience leading continuous improvement projects using Lean tools such as Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D and Value Stream MappingPractical exposure to Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving toolsKnowledge of automated assembly systems, tooling and test equipmentStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret engineering drawingsSix Sigma Green or Black Belt advantageousExperience with CapEx projects or capital investment planning beneficial

About You:

Adaptable, disciplined and ambitious with excellent communication skills. A strategic thinker who thrives under pressure, with a passion for achieving results and a positive, can-do attitude.

Benefits:

Highly competitive salaryAnnual bonusPension + Life Cover25 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysAdditional holiday scheme and holiday carry-over schemeFlexible start options

Commutable from: Luton, Bedford, St Neots, Biggleswade, Hitchin, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Royston, Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City & surrounding areas (approx. 45-60 mins drive).

Apply now to join a global leader in engineering and manufacturing and play a key role as a Continuous Improvement Engineer in shaping operational excellence.

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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