Senior Process and Continuous Improvement Engineer

Irving Knight Group; Murcia; Presencial; EUR 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Irving Knight Group in Murcia, Spain, is seeking a Process & Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive manufacturing efficiency on-site. You will lead CI initiatives, apply SMED, Kaizen, 5S, and TPM, and close gaps between engineering concepts and shop-floor practice.

The role requires a University Engineering degree, experience in flexible packaging sectors, and willingness to relocate to Molina de Segura / Murcia. You must be data-driven with strong analytical skills.

Formación

• University Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or similar).
• Proven experience in the flexible packaging, flexography, extrusion, or lamination sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading Continuous Improvement or Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Willingness to relocate to the Molina de Segura / Murcia region.

Responsabilidades

• Drive plant efficiency by monitoring, measuring, and improving KPI like OEE, production capacity, and cost-per-hour.
• Implement and champion CI frameworks, deploying SMED, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and root-cause analysis to reduce waste and setup times.
• Map workflows, design SOPs, and bridge engineering theory with shop-floor execution.
• Utilize process statistics to identify bottlenecks and lead cost-saving projects.

Conocimientos

OEE analysis

Process optimization

Data-driven approach

Lean Six Sigma

SMED

Kaizen

5S

Root-cause analysis

Educación

University Degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Title: Process & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Murcia, Spain (On-site)

Company Overview

A leading, highly innovative manufacturer specialising in flexible packaging solutions for the food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods sectors. To support their rapid growth and commitment to efficiency, we are looking for a data-driven Process Engineer to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Drive plant efficiency by monitoring, measuring, and improving key performance indicators including OEE, production capacity, and cost-per-hour metrics.
• Implement and champion continuous improvement frameworks, specifically deploying SMED, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and root-cause analysis to eliminate waste and reduce setup times.
• Map workflows, design standard operating procedures (SOPs), and bridge the gap between engineering theory and shop-floor execution.
• Utilize process statistics and analytical methodology to identify manufacturing bottlenecks and execute documented cost-saving projects.

Qualifications:

• Ideally holds a University Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or similar).
• Proven track record working within the flexible packaging, flexography, extrusion, or lamination sectors.
• Demonstrated, practical experience leading continuous improvement or Lean Six Sigma projects with strong analytical capabilities.
• Already based in or fully committed to relocating to the Molina de Segura / Murcia region.