Continuous Improvement Engineer

Aggreko; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer at their facility in Dumbarton. The role involves leading safe production practices, analyzing processes to reduce waste, and driving process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant BSc. and possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous holiday entitlement

Focus on personal development

Paid community volunteering time

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• BSc. in engineering discipline, manufacturing, or related field.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, able to manage changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and planning skills with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver safe, efficient production assembly methods.
• Analyze and monitor assembly processes to eliminate waste.
• Drive process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Team player attitude

Flexible and proactive mindset

Education

BSc. in Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

We\'re the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer based in our Dumbarton Manufacturing Facility

Why Aggreko?

• A competitive salary and benefits package (including but not limited to pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance)

• Generous holiday entitlement, with option to ‘buy’ or ‘sell‘

• A focus on continued personal development

• Paid time off work for volunteering in the community

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle

What you’ll do

• Lead and deliver safe, efficient production assembly methods while fostering a culture of continuous improvement on the shop floor.

• Analyze and monitor assembly processes to identify and eliminate waste, reduce production detractors, and consistently achieve standard hours.

• Drive process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business goals.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness and post-launch performance, optimizing factory layout, material flow, equipment, and tooling to maximize production efficiency.

You’ll have the following skills and experience

• BSc. in Engineering discipline, manufacturing, or related field

• Highly organized and self-motivated, able to manage changing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong problem-solving and planning skills combined with a positive, effective team player attitude.

• Flexible and proactive, willing to take on additional responsibilities to meet demanding production schedules.

• Quality-driven mindset with pride in delivering work that meets company policies, procedures, and high-quality standards.

Bring your energy. Grow your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.