Continuous Improvement Engineer

Progressive; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension matched up to 7%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Healthshield cash plan

Job summary

Progressive is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive process optimisation and efficiency at their site near Stevenage. You will lead initiatives to enhance production performance while working closely with cross-functional teams across machining, welding, and fabrication processes. The role requires an HND or degree in Engineering, experience in high-volume manufacturing, and knowledge of Lean methodologies. The position offers a salary up to £45,000, an annual bonus, a pension scheme, and various health and holiday benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, ideally automotive or similar.
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
• Drive defect reduction through error-proofing and process control.
• Support new product introduction from concept through to production.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Process control

Defect reduction

Education

HND or Degree in Engineering

Tools

Machining

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Near Stevenage

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Continuous Improvement Engineer with experience in high-volume manufacturing and a passion for continuous improvement? This is a brand‑new opportunity to join a global engineering and manufacturing business near Stevenage where you will play a key role in driving process optimisation, efficiency and operational excellence.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer Role

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will lead initiatives to improve production performance, reduce waste and enhance quality across a fast‑paced manufacturing site. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams and support both existing production and new product introduction activities, across processes including machining, welding and fabrication.

Key Responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Engineer

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies including Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality and output across machining, welding and fabrication processes
• Drive defect reduction through error‑proofing and process control
• Support new product introduction from concept through to production
• Specify and validate equipment, tooling and fixtures
• Deliver cost reduction and value engineering projects
• Prepare and justify CapEx proposals including cost analysis
• Support capital investment projects and site improvements

Requirements of Continuous Improvement Engineer

• HND or Degree in Engineering, ideally Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, ideally automotive or similar
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working with machining, welding, fabrication or assembly processes
• Experience working with automation, assembly systems, tooling or test equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process data
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt would be advantageous
• Experience with CapEx or capital investment projects would be beneficial

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £45,000
• Annual bonus
• Pension matched up to 7%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Holiday purchase and carry‑over schemes
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Healthshield cash plan

Location

Near Stevenage and commutable from Hitchin, Luton, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead